For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,240 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI are Elk Rapids High School, Sunrise Academy and Ellsworth Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Antrim County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Elk Rapids High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Antrim County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Mancelona High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Central Lake Public Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3141
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3141
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Antrim County, MI include Elk Rapids High School, Sunrise Academy and Ellsworth Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Antrim County?
6 public high schools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake Public Schools, Central Lake Public Schools vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Ellsworth Community School vs. Central Lake Public Schools
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