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Best Antrim County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,490 students in Antrim County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Antrim County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI are Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Antrim County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Mancelona High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Central Lake Public Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3141
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Mancelona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI include Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Antrim County?
11 public schools are located in Antrim County.
What percentage of students in Antrim County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Antrim County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?

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