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Lincoln School

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Lincoln School ranks 269 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

269^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Lincoln School is a K-5 elementary school in Petoskey, MI, serving 237 students as part of the highly-ranked Public Schools of Petoskey district.

Lincoln School has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past several years. While its most recent ranking dipped slightly to the 82nd percentile, it spent the previous three years in the 90th-93rd percentile range. One of the school's most distinctive strengths is its exceptional effectiveness with students from low socio-economic backgrounds—this subgroup ranked in the 93rd percentile statewide. Even more impressive, Lincoln's Special Education program ranked 7th out of 252 schools statewide (97th percentile), demonstrating outstanding support for students with diverse learning needs. The school also shines in upper elementary grades, with 4th and 5th grade proficiency rates in ELA and Math significantly exceeding both district and state averages. Additionally, Lincoln's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.4% is remarkably low—less than half the state average of 27.9%—suggesting students are engaged and feel supported in their learning environment.

Compared to its district peers, Lincoln shows a distinct pattern of strength in upper grades but has experienced some volatility in 3rd grade. In the 2025-2026 school year, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency dropped to 33.3% (below the state average), while Sheridan School surged ahead with 79.1% proficiency in the same subject. This grade-level fluctuation appears to be cohort-specific rather than a systemic issue, given Lincoln's consistently strong performance in 4th and 5th grades. Lincoln's per-student spending of $18,128 is comparable to Central Elementary ($17,496) and Ottawa Elementary ($20,683), though its student-teacher ratio of 14.8 is the highest among district peers. When looking beyond the district, Lincoln is a clear academic leader in Northern Michigan, with test scores dramatically higher than schools in nearby districts like Wolverine, East Jordan, and Inland Lakes. For parents seeking a school with proven success in supporting all learners—including those who need extra support—Lincoln School offers a compelling option within a top-tier district.

237

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,128

Per pupil spending ?

30.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770-2216

(231) 348-2120

District: Public Schools of Petoskey

Students who attend Lincoln School usually attend:

Middle:	Petoskey Middle School
High:	Petoskey High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.9%

Two or more races:

7.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (57% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Michigan elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg57%

Michigan avg38%

269^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Public Schools of Petoskey

60^th of 625Public Schools of Petoskey among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.5	269 of 1492	82.0%	★★★★☆
2025	89.9	119 of 1488	92.0%	★★★★★
2024	88.5	142 of 1486	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	107 of 1470	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	83.2	180 of 1344	86.6%	★★★★☆
2021	83.4	145 of 1153	87.4%	★★★★☆
2019	66.0	425 of 1408	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.9	439 of 1448	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.7	312 of 1466	78.7%	★★★★☆
2016	78.8	273 of 1548	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	76.7	327 of 1580	79.3%	★★★★☆
2014	80.1	241 of 1533	84.3%	★★★★☆
2013	85.8	151 of 1563	90.3%	★★★★★
2012	73.1	388 of 1566	75.2%	★★★★☆
2011	82.2	110 of 1552	92.9%	★★★★★
2010	74.9	334 of 1552	78.5%	★★★★☆
2009	73.2	400 of 1589	74.8%	★★★★☆
2008	61.7	718 of 1577	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.5	464 of 1565	70.4%	★★★★☆
2006	72.2	370 of 1545	76.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.5	306 of 1343	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	85.0	154 of 1338	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	76.8	239 of 1342	82.2%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	123 of 1321	90.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	45 of 1106	95.9%	★★★★★
2021	81.3	115 of 902	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.5	257 of 1171	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	78.6	265 of 1443	81.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.0	96 of 1352	92.9%	★★★★★
2025	79.1	170 of 1346	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	95 of 1381	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	53 of 1350	96.1%	★★★★★
2022	96.0	13 of 1099	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	61.4	479 of 1397	65.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.3	313 of 1372	77.2%	★★★★☆
2025	88.6	120 of 1366	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.9	67 of 1347	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	85 of 1334	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	89.6	77 of 1139	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	86.8	74 of 915	91.9%	★★★★★
2019	58.4	453 of 1196	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.6	630 of 1446	56.4%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	88.4	7 of 252	97.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	299 of 1199	75.1%	★★★★☆
2025	85.6	133 of 1206	89.0%	★★★★☆
2024	85.8	123 of 1204	89.8%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	87 of 1198	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	81.7	155 of 1102	85.9%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	148 of 1005	85.3%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	415 of 1128	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.0	442 of 1253	64.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)97th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)77th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science61%+21 vs state

English Language Arts60%+19 vs state

Math58%+20 vs state

Social Studies41%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lincoln School	Public, Magnet	K-5	616 Connable Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2120	237	16	14.8	30.4%	206 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.6%)	79.5	269^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.0%		89.9	119^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.0%	150	33.3	74.4	71.7		42.9	74.4	58.7		60.9	41.3	$18,128	$526	$17,602
Central Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	410 State St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2111	234	16	14.6	26.5%	202 (86.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.3%)	75	338^th of 1492 public elementary schools	77.3%		74.3	347^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.7%	9	43.9	52.5	78.0		46.3	35.0	61.0		68.3	41.5	$17,496	$515	$16,981
Sheridan School	Public, Magnet	K-5	1415 Howard St	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2140	252	18	14.0	27.4%	222 (88.1%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (9.5%)	90.5	126^th of 1492 public elementary schools	91.6%		77.6	295^th of 1488 public elementary schools	80.2%	169	79.1	57.5	63.6		76.7	60.0	50.0		68.2	61.4	$18,535	$983	$17,552
Ottawa Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	871 Kalamazoo Ave	Petoskey	49770	Emmet County	Public Schools of Petoskey	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 348-2130	250	21	11.9	40.8%	220 (88.0%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.4%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.0%)	77.5	298^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.0%		60.9	553^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	62.8%	255	75.0	60.0	58.1		70.0	45.0	32.6		55.8	39.5	$20,683	$1,641	$19,042
Shay Elementary School	Public	K-4	175 E Lake St	Harbor Springs	49740	Emmet County	Harbor Springs School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 526-4600	258	21	12.2	23.3%	226 (87.6%)	2 (0.8%)	13 (5.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	63.1	510^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.8%		57.2	602^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	59.5%	92	53.4	48.5			48.3	37.9					$25,067	$864	$24,203
Boyne City Elementary School	Public	K-4	930 Brockway St	Boyne City	49712	Charlevoix County	Boyne City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 439-8300	425	26	16.1	43.8%	382 (89.9%)	3 (0.7%)	7 (1.6%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.6%)	73.3	364^th of 1492 public elementary schools	75.6%		73	369^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.2%	5	47.4	49.5			60.5	53.5					$15,453	$990	$14,462
Charlevoix Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	108 E Garfield Ave	Charlevoix	49720	Charlevoix County	Charlevoix Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 547-8115	398	32	12.6	49.2%	365 (91.7%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.3%)	4 (1.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	65.4	488^th of 1492 public elementary schools	67.3%		67.1	463^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	68.9%	25	61.1	59.1	54.4	44.4	50.0	27.3	14.0	38.1	57.9	43.9	$19,470	$1,044	$18,427
Pellston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Zipf St	Pellston	49769	Emmet County	Pellston Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 539-8421	220	20	11.0	52.7%	173 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (16.4%)	77.4	299^th of 1492 public elementary schools	80.0%		79.7	276^th of 1488 public elementary schools	81.5%	23	55.9	47.7	45.9		50.0	59.1	62.2		62.2	43.2	$18,426	$2,159	$16,268
East Jordan Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	304 4th St	East Jordan	49727	Charlevoix County	East Jordan Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(231) 536-7564	393	33	11.7	57.8%	341 (86.8%)	2 (0.5%)	17 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	49	714^th of 1492 public elementary schools	52.1%		50.7	707^th of 1488 public elementary schools	52.5%	7	43.1	41.5	33.3	38.9	49.0	39.6	37.0	22.2	38.9	22.2	$16,460	$1,257	$15,203
Inland Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-5	4363 S Straits Hwy	Indian River	49749	Cheboygan County	Inland Lakes Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 238-6868	316	21	14.9	71.2%	283 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.6%)	31.1	986^th of 1492 public elementary schools	33.9%		31	996^th of 1488 public elementary schools	33.1%	10	23.1	22.4	40.4		34.6	24.1	25.5		48.9	6.4	$14,733	$1,233	$13,500

Frequently Asked Questions about Lincoln School

How many students attend Lincoln School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 237 students attended Lincoln School.

What is the racial makeup of Lincoln School?

Students at Lincoln School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Lincoln School in?

Public Schools of Petoskey

What schools do graduates of Lincoln School attend?

Students who attend Lincoln School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Petoskey Middle School
High : Petoskey High School

Is Lincoln School a good school?

Lincoln School ranks 269^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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