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Leelanau County

Michigan · Public K-12

Leelanau County is a Michigan county whose public-school system spans 7 campuses and approximately 1,842 students. Median household income runs about $99,422. The level mix is 2 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Leelanau County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,842
-148 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
78%
was 77%
% Hispanic
11%
was 12%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
5 districts
Enrollment
1,842
NCES CCD
Median income
$99,422
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
42.7%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
2
285 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
125 students
Combined / other
4
1,432 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Glen Lake Community Schools
735 students · 5 districts in Leelanau County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Leelanau County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
78%
Hispanic
11%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
51.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.4%
civilian labor
Median age
56
15.4% under 18

Test scores in Leelanau County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Michigan state average: 47.7%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. Leland Public School· 60.2%
  2. Glen Lake Community School· 51.6%

See all 2 schools in Leelanau County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Glen Lake Community SchoolMaple CityCombinedPK-12735·
Leland Public SchoolLelandCombinedPK-12421·
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle SchoolSuttons BayElementaryPK-08214·
Suttons Bay Virtual SchoolSuttons BayCombinedKG-12149·
Northport Public SchoolNorthportCombinedKG-12127·
Suttons Bay Senior High SchoolSuttons BayHigh09-12125·
Leelanau Montessori Public School AcademyLake LeelanauElementaryPK-0671·

Cities in Leelanau County

Suttons Bay3 schoolsLake Leelanau1 schoolLeland1 schoolMaple City1 schoolNorthport1 school

About Leelanau County

Leelanau County is a thinly populated Michigan county of about 22,734 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,842 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $99,422 a year, 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 4%. That income level is 50% noticeably above the Michigan median.

In terms of grade levels, Leelanau County spans 2 elementary schools (285 students), 1 high school (125), and 4 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Leelanau County is Glen Lake Community Schools, which alone enrolls about 735 students.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Leelanau County has fell 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,990 students to 1,842.

On allk12, the community for Leelanau County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Leelanau County?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Leelanau County, Michigan, with a combined enrollment of about 1,842.
How many high schools are in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 125 students.
How many elementary schools are in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County, Michigan has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 285 students.
What is the largest school district in Leelanau County?
Glen Lake Community Schools is the largest school district in Leelanau County, serving approximately 735 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
What is the population of Leelanau County?
Leelanau County, Michigan has a population of approximately 22,734, with a median age of 56. About 15.4% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Leelanau County?
Median household income in Leelanau County is $99,422, above the Michigan average of $66,133. About 3.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Leelanau County?
Approximately 51.8% of adults 25 and older in Leelanau County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Leelanau County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 42.7% of students in Leelanau County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leelanau County schools?
Across Leelanau County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Leelanau County?
Leelanau County residents are approximately 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 6% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data