Best Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, MI has a total of 50 schools including 16 high schools, 8 middle schools and 22 elementary schools. A total of 17,036 students attend Grand Traverse County, MI schools. On average, schools in Grand Traverse County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Grand Traverse County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, MI has 16 high schools with 6,176 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Grand Traverse County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Grand Traverse County don't meet expectations.
1. Central High School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
2. Elk Rapids High School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
3. West Senior High
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
4. The Greenspire School
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The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students
5. Kingsley Area High School
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Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
6. Suttons Bay Senior High School
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Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
7. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
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Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students
8. Forest Area High School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
9. Traverse City High School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
10. Life Skills Center
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Northwest Education Services • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, MI has 8 middle schools with 3,640 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Grand Traverse County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Grand Traverse County meet expectations.
1. Kingsley Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
2. Cherryland Middle School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
3. East Middle School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
4. West Middle School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
5. Manton Consolidated Middle School
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Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
6. Forest Area Middle School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, MI has 22 elementary schools with 6,239 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Grand Traverse County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Grand Traverse County meet expectations.
1. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 571 Students
2. Central Grade School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 516 Students
3. Mill Creek Elementary School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
4. Willow Hill Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
5. Woodland School
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Woodland School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
6. Old Mission Peninsula School
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Old Mission Peninsula School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 163 Students
7. Tcaps Montessori School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
8. Manton Consolidated Elem School
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Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students
9. Eastern Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
10. Lakeland Elementary School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Grand Traverse County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Grand Traverse County, MI has a total population of 95,238 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Grand Traverse County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Grand Traverse County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Grand Traverse County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Grand Traverse County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Grand Traverse County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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