Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Petoskey, Michigan 49770 · Public Schools of Petoskey
#268 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#10930 of 50,301 nationally
About Central Elementary School
Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Petoskey, in the Public Schools of Petoskey school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 268th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 234.
There are 7 schools in Petoskey; Central Elementary School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sheridan School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
252 students · 856 m away
Ottawa Elementary School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 913 m away
Lincoln School
Petoskey · Public elementary · Grades K–5
237 students · 1.2 km away
Petoskey High School
Petoskey · Public high · Grades 9–12
862 students · 1.4 km away
Petoskey Middle School
Petoskey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
561 students · 1.8 km away
Concord Academy Petoskey
Petoskey · Charter other · Grades K–12
101 students · 3.1 km away
Harbor Springs High School
Harbor Spgs · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students · 7.2 km away
Shay Elementary School
Harbor Spgs · Public elementary · Grades K–4
258 students · 7.7 km away
Harbor Springs Middle School
Harbor Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
233 students · 7.7 km away
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234 students
MioAuSable Elementary School
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234 students
Lybrook Elementary School
Eau Claire · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Birchview School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #268 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Central Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Central Elementary School ranks #268 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #10930 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School had 234 students in 2025.
Is Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Central Elementary School?
There are 9 schools within 15 km of Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.