| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Rapids Schools | Elk Rapids | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,231 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Ellsworth Community Schools | Ellsworth | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 238 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Central Lake Public Schools | Central Lake | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 247 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mancelona Public Schools | Alden | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 863 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bellaire Public Schools | Bellaire | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 263 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Alba Public Schools | Alba | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 96 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Antrim County compares
Together they enroll 2,938 students across 13 schools. The largest is Elk Rapids Schools with 1,231 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Antrim County, Michigan
Antrim County has 6 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Antrim County is Elk Rapids Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Antrim County, MI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Antrim County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Antrim County, MI?
Of the districts serving Antrim County, Elk Rapids Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 90th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.