Top 5 Best Benzie County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 937 students in Benzie County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort Elementary School, Benzie Academy and Benzie Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benzie County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Benzie Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 94 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Rank: #55.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7048 Severence St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benzie County, MI

Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Grades: K-6
| 252 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort Elementary School, Benzie Academy and Benzie Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benzie County, MI?
5 public elementary schools are located in Benzie County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County, MI?
Benzie County, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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