For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 77 students in 49653, MI (there are , serving 190 private students). 29% of all K-12 students in 49653, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 49653, MI is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49653 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49653, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49653, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Duck Lake Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
49653, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leelanau Peninsula High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7401 E. Duck Lake Rd, Ste 200
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-2426
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-2426
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49653, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49653, MI include Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
How many public schools are located in 49653?
1 public schools are located in 49653.
What percentage of students in 49653 go to public school?
29% of all K-12 students in 49653 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49653?
49653 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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