26 schools in Traverse City

Michigan · Public K-12

Of the 26 public K-12 schools in Traverse City, combined enrollment is roughly 10,270 students (an average of 395 per campus).

7-year change in Traverse City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

10,270

-963 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

88%

was 89%

% Hispanic

was 4%

% Black

was 1%

% Asian

was 2%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Blair Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	202
Central Grade School	Elementary	PK-07	510
Central High School	High	08-12	1,326
Cherry Knoll Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	333
Courtade Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	215
East Middle School	Middle	06-08	829
Eastern Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	475
Grand Traverse Academy	Combined	PK-12	824
Life Skills Center	High	UG-UG	67
Long Lake Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	364
North EdBridgeway	Combined	PK-12	70
North EdCareer Tech	High	11-12	0
North EdCreekside School	Combined	KG-12	64
North EdNew Horizons	Combined	PK-12	75
Old Mission Peninsula School	Elementary	KG-06	146
Silver Lake Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	286
TCAPS Montessori School	Elementary	PK-08	331
The Greenspire High School	High	09-12	176
The Greenspire School	High	06-12	93
Traverse City High School	High	09-12	171
Traverse Heights Elem School	Elementary	PK-05	245
West Middle School	Middle	06-08	1,081
West Senior High	High	09-12	1,384
Westwoods Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	365
Willow Hill Elementary School	Elementary	PK-05	429
Woodland School	Elementary	KG-08	209

About Traverse City

Public education in Traverse City, Michigan runs across 26 schools that teaches roughly 10,270 students. By footprint, Traverse City sits in the wide-reaching bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is made up of 13 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, and 4 other.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 9%: 11,233 students in SY 2017-18 versus 10,270 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Traverse City discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Traverse City?

Traverse City, Michigan has 26 public K-12 schools serving approximately 10,270 students.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Traverse City?

Traverse City has 13 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 4 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Traverse City?

West Senior High is the largest public school in Traverse City by enrollment, with approximately 1,384 students.

What school districts serve Traverse City?

Traverse City is served by 6 public school districts, including Grand Traverse Academy, Northwest Education Services, Traverse City Area Public Schools, Old Mission Peninsula School, Woodland School and 1 other.

What grade levels do public schools in Traverse City cover?

Public schools in Traverse City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Traverse City?

5 of the 26 public schools in Traverse City are charter schools.