Grand Traverse County Public Schools
Grand Traverse County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
31
public schools
Total Enrollment
12,234
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Grand Traverse County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Grand Traverse County has 7 district entries. Traverse City Area Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. TRAVERSE CITY has the most listed schools, with 24 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 5 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
31
in Grand Traverse County
Reported Enrollment
12,234
31 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
5
16% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Grand Traverse County
Traverse City Area Public Schools
Kingsley Area Schools
Grand Traverse Academy
Northwest Education Services
The Greenspire School
Woodland School
Old Mission Peninsula School
31 Public Schools in Grand Traverse County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 31 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Senior High | Profile | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49685Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,509 |
| Central High School | Profile | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Town: Remote | 8–12 | High | 1,387 |
| West Middle School | Profile | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49684Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 1,081 |
| Grand Traverse Academy | Listed only | Grand Traverse Academy | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 787 |
| East Middle School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 786 |
| Kingsley Area Elementary School | Listed only | Kingsley Area Schools | KINGSLEY, 49649Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 571 |
| Central Grade School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49684Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 516 |
| Kingsley Area High School | Listed only | Kingsley Area Schools | KINGSLEY, 49649Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 457 |
| Kingsley Area Middle School | Listed only | Kingsley Area Schools | KINGSLEY, 49649Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 457 |
| Eastern Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 454 |
| Willow Hill Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49684Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 421 |
| Westwoods Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49685Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Cherry Knoll Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49696Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 357 |
| Long Lake Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49685Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 352 |
| TCAPS Montessori School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49684Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 307 |
| Silver Lake Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49684Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 306 |
| Traverse Heights Elem School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 257 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School | Listed only | Elk Rapids Schools | WILLIAMSBURG, 49690Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 249 |
| Courtade Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49686Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 218 |
| Blair Elementary School | Listed only | Traverse City Area Public Schools | TRAVERSE CITY, 49685Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 212 |
West Senior High
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49685 / Rural: Fringe
Central High School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Town: Remote
West Middle School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49684 / Town: Remote
Grand Traverse Academy
Grand Traverse Academy
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Town: Remote
East Middle School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Rural: Fringe
Kingsley Area Elementary School
Kingsley Area Schools
KINGSLEY, 49649 / Rural: Distant
Central Grade School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49684 / Town: Remote
Kingsley Area High School
Kingsley Area Schools
KINGSLEY, 49649 / Rural: Distant
Kingsley Area Middle School
Kingsley Area Schools
KINGSLEY, 49649 / Rural: Distant
Eastern Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Town: Remote
Willow Hill Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49684 / Town: Remote
Westwoods Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49685 / Rural: Distant
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49696 / Rural: Fringe
Long Lake Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49685 / Rural: Fringe
TCAPS Montessori School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49684 / Town: Remote
Silver Lake Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49684 / Town: Remote
Traverse Heights Elem School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Town: Remote
Mill Creek Elementary School
Elk Rapids Schools
WILLIAMSBURG, 49690 / Rural: Distant
Courtade Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49686 / Rural: Fringe
Blair Elementary School
Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, 49685 / Rural: Fringe
Grand Traverse County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Grand Traverse County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Grand Traverse County public school directory?
The directory lists 31 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Grand Traverse County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Grand Traverse County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Grand Traverse County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Grand Traverse County?
Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Grand Traverse County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.