For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,591 students in Leelanau County, MI.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Leelanau County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public high schools.
Leelanau County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glen Lake Community School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Leelanau County (2026)
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 Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leelanau County, MI include Leland Public School, Glen Lake Community School and Northport Public School.
How many public high schools are located in Leelanau County?
5 public high schools are located in Leelanau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County?
Leelanau County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Leelanau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Leelanau County include: Glen Lake Community School vs. Leland Public School, Suttons Bay Senior High School vs. Leland Public School, Northport Public School vs. Leland Public School
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