For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,673 students in Leelanau County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI are Glen Lake Community School, Leland Public School and Northport Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leelanau County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Leelanau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leelanau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glen Lake Community School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3375 W Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Grades: PK-12
| 706 students
Rank: #22.
Leland Public School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Grades: PK-12
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Northport Public School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 S Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Grades: PK-8
| 225 students
Leelanau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3375 West Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Great Lakes K-12 School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 S Elm St, 500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Grades: K-12
| 225 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Suttons Bay Earlymiddle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Grades: 10-12
| 12 students
310 South Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8602
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8602
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI include Glen Lake Community School, Leland Public School and Northport Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leelanau County?
5 public middle schools are located in Leelanau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Leelanau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leelanau County include: Glen Lake Community School vs. Leland Public School, Northport Public School vs. Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School vs. Leland Public School
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