For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,673 students in Leelanau County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI are Leland Public School, Glen Lake Community School and Northport Public School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leelanau County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Leelanau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Leelanau County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leland Public School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Glen Lake Community School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3375 W Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Gr: PK-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Northport Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 S Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Leelanau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3375 West Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061
Gr: K-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Great Lakes K-12 School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 S Elm St, 500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 668-1923
Gr: K-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Suttons Bay Earlymiddle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 South Elm St, Po Box 367
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Leelanau County, MI include Leland Public School, Glen Lake Community School and Northport Public School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leelanau County?
5 public middle schools are located in Leelanau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Leelanau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Leelanau County include: Glen Lake Community School vs. Leland Public School, Northport Public School vs. Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School vs. Leland Public School
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