For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 959 students in Charlevoix, MI (there are , serving 109 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI are Charlevoix Middle High School, Charem Alternative Schools and Charlevoix Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlevoix, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Charlevoix have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Charlevoix, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charlevoix Middle High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Gr: 7-12 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Charem Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Bay St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Gr: K-6 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Gr: PK-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Charlevoix, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28696 South End Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students
Charlevoix Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
115 W Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Gr: K | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI include Charlevoix Middle High School, Charem Alternative Schools and Charlevoix Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlevoix?
4 public schools are located in Charlevoix.
What percentage of students in Charlevoix go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix?
Charlevoix public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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