Public Schools of Petoskey, Michigan

Public Schools of Petoskey is a unified school district in Emmet County and Charlevoix County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 19,450 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 165 sq mi (427 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
19,450 ± 397
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Emmet County69% of the district’s landCharlevoix County31% of the district’s land
Land area
165 sq mi (427 km²)
Median household income
$80,640 ± $7,306
Median home value
$346,800 ± $15,693
Water area
7.62 sq mi (19.7 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2627930
Coordinates (central point)
45.312568, -84.863555

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Public Schools of Petoskey, largest first

  1. Bear Creek Township6,544 people
  2. Petoskey (city)5,856 people
  3. Resort Township2,839 people
  4. Springvale Township2,619 people
  5. Melrose Township1,413 people
  6. Bay Shore (CDP)697 people
  7. Walloon Lake (CDP)294 people
  8. Chandler Township266 people
  9. Conway (CDP)237 people
  10. Bay View (CDP)164 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Boyne City Public Schools10.0 mi southwest
  2. Alanson Public Schools10 mi north
  3. Boyne Falls Public School District12 mi south
  4. Wolverine Community Schools15 mi east
  5. Harbor Springs School District16 mi northwest
  6. Inland Lakes Schools16 mi northeast
  7. Vanderbilt Area Schools18 mi southeast
  8. Charlevoix Public Schools19 mi west
  9. Beaver Island Community School37 mi northwest

These share a boundary with Public Schools of Petoskey. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Public Schools of Petoskey before you rely on it.

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