| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Area Schools | Kingsley | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1,493 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Elk Rapids Schools | Williamsburg | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1,231 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Traverse City Area Public Schools | Grawn | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 8,712 | 16 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Benzie County Central School | Interlochen | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,236 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Grand Traverse County compares
Together they enroll 12,672 students across 30 schools. The largest is Traverse City Area Public Schools with 8,712 students. Districts here average 8.5/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Grand Traverse County, Michigan
Grand Traverse County has 4 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Grand Traverse County is Kingsley Area 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 Grand Traverse County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County, MI?
Of the districts serving Grand Traverse County, Kingsley Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd 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.