Leelanau County Schools & Education
Leelanau County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
78.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,877
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
47/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#14
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Leelanau County
Measured School Summary
Leelanau County has midrange measured school signals (score: 47/100) with a graduation rate of 78.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Leelanau County spends $9,877 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 34% above the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 34% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Leelanau County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
47/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #14 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
78.3%
4.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,877
$2,483 above the state average
School coverage
7
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Leelanau County has 7 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Leelanau County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Choice-program county
Leelanau County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.
State position
#14
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Glen Lake Community Schools
Other grade structure
711 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Suttons Bay Public Schools
Elementary and high visible
578 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Leland Public School District
Other grade structure
450 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Northport Public School District
Other grade structure
129 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Suttons Bay Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Leelanau County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Leelanau County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Leelanau County, Michigan
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Unique School Models in a Scenic County
Leelanau County educates 1,942 students across 7 public schools managed by 5 districts. The landscape is unique, featuring four 'other' level schools that often combine multiple grades into single PK-12 campuses.
Glen Lake and Suttons Bay Excellence
Glen Lake Community School is the largest single facility with 711 students, while Suttons Bay Public Schools manages three separate schools. The county also hosts one charter, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy, serving 74 students.
An Entirely Rural School Environment
Every school in the county is classified as rural, emphasizing the area's quiet, natural setting. Schools are moderately sized, averaging 277 students, with the PK-12 model at Glen Lake providing a consistent long-term community.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Leelanau County
Reported Enrollment
1,942
7 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Leelanau County
Glen Lake Community Schools
Suttons Bay Public Schools
Leland Public School District
Northport Public School District
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
7 Public Schools in Leelanau County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Community School | Record | Glen Lake Community Schools | MAPLE CITY, 49664Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 711 |
| Leland Public School | Record | Leland Public School District | Leland, 49654Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 450 |
| Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School | Record | Suttons Bay Public Schools | Suttons Bay, 49682Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 236 |
| Suttons Bay Virtual School | Record | Suttons Bay Public Schools | Suttons Bay, 49682Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 181 |
| Suttons Bay Senior High School | Record | Suttons Bay Public Schools | Suttons Bay, 49682Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 161 |
| Northport Public School | Record | Northport Public School District | Northport, 49670Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Other | 129 |
| Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy | Record | Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy | Lake Leelanau, 49653Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Charter | 74 |
Glen Lake Community School
Glen Lake Community Schools
MAPLE CITY, 49664 / Rural: Remote
Leland Public School
Leland Public School District
Leland, 49654 / Rural: Distant
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
Suttons Bay Public Schools
Suttons Bay, 49682 / Rural: Distant
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Suttons Bay Public Schools
Suttons Bay, 49682 / Rural: Distant
Suttons Bay Senior High School
Suttons Bay Public Schools
Suttons Bay, 49682 / Rural: Distant
Northport Public School
Northport Public School District
Northport, 49670 / Rural: Remote
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Lake Leelanau, 49653 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,877
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Leelanau County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Leelanau County, Michigan?
Leelanau County educates 1,942 students across 7 public schools managed by 5 districts. The landscape is unique, featuring four 'other' level schools that often combine multiple grades into single PK-12 campuses.
What are the major school districts in Leelanau County, Michigan?
Glen Lake Community School is the largest single facility with 711 students, while Suttons Bay Public Schools manages three separate schools. The county also hosts one charter, Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy, serving 74 students.
What is the school experience like in Leelanau County?
Every school in the county is classified as rural, emphasizing the area's quiet, natural setting. Schools are moderately sized, averaging 277 students, with the PK-12 model at Glen Lake providing a consistent long-term community.
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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.