Pellston Public Schools

Nestled in northern Michigan’s Petoskey region, Pellston Public Schools is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 172 N Park St in Pellston, Michigan. Operating as an independent, non-charter district, it delivers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across its two operational school facilities. Set within a distant rural community setting, the district combines a small-town educational model with accessible local infrastructure, offering families and students a close-knit, supportive learning environment.

The district serves a student body of 479 enrolled learners, reflecting a diverse local population that includes notable multi-racial (74 students), American Indian (25 students), and Hispanic (7 students) representation alongside a majority White student body (371 students). To foster academic achievement and student well-being, Pellston Public Schools maintains an expansive workforce totaling over 202 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. This dedicated team includes approximately 84 FTE teachers, 15 FTE instructional aides, and more than 103 FTE support staff, providing a remarkably robust educator-to-student support structure designed to deliver tailored guidance, classroom assistance, and comprehensive administrative services.