Best Schools in Leelanau County, MI
Leelanau County, MI has 16 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,767 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Leelanau County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Leelanau County, MI
The top high schools in Leelanau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1509 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
3. Suttons Bay Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Leelanau County, MI
The top middle schools in Leelanau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1081 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Leelanau County, MI
The top elementary schools in Leelanau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 516 Students
2. Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
3. Willow Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
4. Westwoods Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
5. Long Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
6. Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
7. The Pathfinder School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Pathfinder School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 156 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Leelanau County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Leelanau County, MI has a total population of 22,301 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Leelanau County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Leelanau County, MI
How many schools are in Leelanau County, MI?
Leelanau County, MI has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,767 students in total.
How do schools in Leelanau County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Leelanau County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Leelanau County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Leelanau 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: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Leelanau County
5 places in Leelanau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Suttons Bay (3)
- Lake Leelanau (1)
- Leland (1)
- Maple City (1)
- Northport (1)
School districts (1)
- Suttons Bay Public Schools (3 schools)