For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 524 students in 49720, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49720, MI are Charlevoix Middle High School and Charem Special Education Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49720 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49720, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49720, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
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 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%
49720, Michigan Public 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 middle schools in 49720, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49720, MI include Charlevoix Middle High School and Charem Special Education Schools.
How many public middle schools are located in 49720?
2 public middle schools are located in 49720.
What is the racial composition of students in 49720?
49720 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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