For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,893 students in Leelanau County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 329 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 Northport Public 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 46% 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leelanau County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leland Public School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Glen Lake Community School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Northport Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 S Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Gr: K-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Duck Lake Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Leelanau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3375 West Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Great Lakes K-12 School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 S Elm St, 500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 9-12
Suttons Bay Earlymiddle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
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 Northport Public School.
How many public schools are located in Leelanau County?
7 public schools are located in Leelanau County.
What percentage of students in Leelanau County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Leelanau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leelanau County include: Glen Lake Community School vs. Leland Public School, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy vs. Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Senior High School vs. Leland Public School
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