For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 506 students in 49720, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49720, MI are Charlevoix Elementary School and Charem Special Education Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
elementary schools in zipcode 49720 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49720, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49720, MI Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
49720, Michigan Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 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
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: K
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49720, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49720, MI include Charlevoix Elementary School and Charem Special Education Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49720?
2 public elementary schools are located in 49720.
What is the racial composition of students in 49720?
49720 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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