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Leelanau County

Michigan · Public K-12

7 public schools serving approximately 1,942 students, in a county of 22,734 residents.

Schools
7
5 districts
Enrollment
1,942
NCES CCD
Median income
$99,422
Above Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.4%
Below Michigan avg
Elementary
2
schools
Middle
0
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
4
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Glen Lake Community Schools
711 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
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
6%
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

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Glen Lake Community SchoolMaple CityOtherPK-12711·
Leland Public SchoolLelandOtherPK-12450·
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle SchoolSuttons BayElementaryPK-08236·
Suttons Bay Virtual SchoolSuttons BayOtherKG-12181·
Suttons Bay Senior High SchoolSuttons BayHigh09-12161·
Northport Public SchoolNorthportOtherKG-12129·
Leelanau Montessori Public School AcademyLake LeelanauElementaryPK-0674·

Frequently asked

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 1,942.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Leelanau County?
The county's public school system includes 2 elementary, 1 high, 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Leelanau County?
Glen Lake Community Schools is the largest school district in Leelanau County, serving approximately 711 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 44.4% 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 57.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Leelanau County schools?
Across Leelanau County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.8 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.
What share of housing in Leelanau County is owner-occupied?
Leelanau County has about 15,759 housing units, of which roughly 91.6% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data