For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,920 students in Leelanau County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 314 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Leelanau County, MI are Leland Public School, Glen Lake Community School and Suttons Bay Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leelanau County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Leelanau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leelanau County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leland Public School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 North Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Grades: PK-12
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Glen Lake Community School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 West Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Duck Lake Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 271-8609
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 271-8609
Grades: PK-6
| 71 students
Rank: #55.
Northport Public School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #66.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #77.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Leelanau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3375 West Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Great Lakes K-12 School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 S Elm St, 500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Grades: K-12
| 225 students
Leelanau Peninsula High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7401 E. Duck Lake Rd, Ste 200
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-2426
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-2426
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Suttons Bay Earlymiddle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
Suttons Bay Middle School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
310 South Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8602
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8602
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Leelanau County, MI include Leland Public School, Glen Lake Community School and Suttons Bay Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in Leelanau County, MI?
7 public schools are located in Leelanau County, MI.
What percentage of students in Leelanau County, MI go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County, MI?
Leelanau County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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