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The Leelanau School Photo - The Senior Bell at the front of the Student Center welcomes students

Best Leelanau County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 285 students in Leelanau County, MI (there are , serving 1,893 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in Leelanau County, MI is St. Mary School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
33% of private schools in Leelanau County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Leelanau County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Mary School
St. Mary School Photo
(Catholic)
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Leelanau Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool
111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
The Leelanau School
The Leelanau School Photo - The Senior Bell at the front of the Student Center welcomes students
(13)
1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Leelanau County, Michigan

Leelanau County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
164 S High St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5144
Gr: K-1 | 23 students

Overview

This County (Leelanau County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
285 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
8%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
36 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
2 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1125
(Out of 1600)
1209

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$38,650
$10,240
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
32%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$21,705
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$2.6 million
$34.74 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
252 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
82%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
30 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
10%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Leelanau County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Leelanau County, MI is St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Leelanau County?
3 private schools are located in Leelanau County.
What percentage of students in Leelanau County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Leelanau County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Leelanau County?
33% of private schools in Leelanau County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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