For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 71 students in Lake Leelanau, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 137 private students). 34% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Lake Leelanau, MI is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Leelanau, MI public school 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 Lake Leelanau have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake Leelanau, MI (2026-27)
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 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Lake Leelanau, 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 Lake Leelanau, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Leelanau, MI include Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
How many public schools are located in Lake Leelanau?
1 public schools are located in Lake Leelanau.
What percentage of students in Lake Leelanau go to public school?
34% of all K-12 students in Lake Leelanau are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Leelanau?
Lake Leelanau public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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