For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,475 students in Cheboygan, MI (there are , serving 176 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI are Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cheboygan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cheboygan, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Grades: 3-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Grades: 8-12
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Grades: K-3
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Cheboygan Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Grades: 4-12
| 197 students
Rank: #55.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Grades: 6-12
| 67 students
Cheboygan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2732 Orchard Beach Road
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Grades: 3-5
| 214 students
Cheboygan Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Grades: 7-12
| 32 students
120 North C St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 592-9912
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 592-9912
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7461 N. Straits Highway
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Grades: 4-5
| 294 students
512 Pine St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Grades: K-1
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI include Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheboygan?
5 public schools are located in Cheboygan.
What percentage of students in Cheboygan go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan?
Cheboygan public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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