Best Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County, MI has 52 public schools (12 high, 7 middle, 24 elementary) serving 17,879 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Grand Traverse County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
The top high schools in Grand Traverse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. West Senior High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
3. Kingsley Area High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
4. Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
5. The Greenspire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
6. Benzie Central Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
7. Suttons Bay Senior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
8. The Greenspire School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 120 Students
9. Manton Consolidated High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
10. Forest Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
The top middle schools in Grand Traverse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
2. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
3. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
4. East Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
5. Manton Consolidated Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
6. Benzie Central Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
7. Forest Area Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
The top elementary schools in Grand Traverse County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tcaps Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
2. Old Mission Peninsula School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Mission Peninsula School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 163 Students
3. Central Grade School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 516 Students
4. Willow Hill Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
5. Lakeland Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
6. Manton Consolidated Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 367 Students
7. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
8. Westwoods Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
9. Courtade Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
10. Woodland School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 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.
Questions About Schools in Grand Traverse County, MI
How many schools are in Grand Traverse County, MI?
Grand Traverse County, MI has 52 public schools: 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 17,879 students in total.
How do schools in Grand Traverse County perform on state tests?
On average, 52 schools in Grand Traverse County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Grand Traverse County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Grand Traverse County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Grand Traverse County
3 places in Grand Traverse County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Traverse City (25)
- Kingsley (3)
- Williamsburg (1)
School districts (3)
- Traverse City Area Public Schools (16 schools)
- Northwest Education Services (4 schools)
- Kingsley Area Schools (3 schools)