Best Schools in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI has a total of 44 schools including 14 high schools, 7 middle schools and 19 elementary schools. A total of 15,491 students attend Traverse City, MI schools. On average, schools in Traverse City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Traverse City don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI has 14 high schools with 5,551 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 Traverse City score 34% 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 Traverse City 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. Forest Area High School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
8. Traverse City High School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
9. Life Skills Center
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Northwest Education Services • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
10. The Greenspire High School
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The Greenspire School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 125 Students
Best Middle Schools in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI has 7 middle schools with 3,336 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 Traverse City score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Traverse City 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. Forest Area Middle School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City, MI has 19 elementary schools with 5,623 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 Traverse City score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Traverse City 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. Willow Hill Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
4. Old Mission Peninsula School
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Old Mission Peninsula School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 163 Students
5. Tcaps Montessori School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 307 Students
6. Lake Ann Elementary School
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Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 210 Students
7. Eastern Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
8. Lakeland Elementary School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
9. Courtade Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
10. Westwoods Elementary School
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Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Traverse City, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Traverse City, MI has a total population of 72,843 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Traverse City, 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 Traverse City, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Traverse City, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Traverse City, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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