For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 77 students in 49653, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 190 private students). 29% of all K-12 students in 49653, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 49653, MI is Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49653 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 49653, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49653, MI Public Schools (2026)
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
49653, 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 49653, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49653, MI include Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy.
How many public schools are located in 49653?
1 public schools are located in 49653.
What percentage of students in 49653 go to public school?
29% of all K-12 students in 49653 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49653?
49653 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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