| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leland Public School District | Lake Leelanau | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 450 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Glen Lake Community Schools | Cedar | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 711 | 1 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Northport Public School District | Northport | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 129 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
| Suttons Bay Public Schools | Suttons Bay | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 578 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Leelanau County compares
Together they enroll 1,868 students across 6 schools. The largest is Glen Lake Community Schools with 711 students. Districts here average 7.2/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Leelanau County, Michigan
Leelanau County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Leelanau County is Leland Public School District (9/10). 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 Leelanau County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County, MI?
Of the districts serving Leelanau County, Leland Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th 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.