Best Benzie County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,154 students in Benzie County, MI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort High School, Frankfort Elementary School 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 score of 30% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Benzie County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Frankfort High School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
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534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781

Gr: 6-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

Frankfort Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
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613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641

Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Benzie Central Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
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9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497

Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #44.

Betsie Valley School

Magnet School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164

Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #55.

Benzie Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497

Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #66.

Homestead Hills Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641

Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Platte River Elementary School (Closed 2018)

11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063

Gr: K-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

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 High School, Frankfort Elementary School and Benzie Central Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Benzie County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Benzie County.

What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?

Benzie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Benzie County include: Homestead Hills Elementary School vs. Betsie Valley School, Betsie Valley School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School, Frankfort Elementary School vs. Homestead Hills Elementary School