Best Public Preschools in Leelanau County (2025-26)

Best Leelanau County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,441 students in Leelanau County, MI.

The top ranked public preschools in Leelanau County, MI are Leland 51��, Glen Lake Community School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Leelanau County, MI public preschools have an score of 44% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and score of 50% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Leelanau County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Leelanau County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Leland 51��

(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
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200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857

Gr: PK-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #22.

Glen Lake Community School

(Math: 51% | Reading: 54%)
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3375 W Burdickville Rd
Maple City, MI 49664
(231) 334-3061

Gr: PK-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #33.

Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601

Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

Leelanau Montessori 51�� Academy

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
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7401 E Duck Lake Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074

Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

[+] Show Closed 51��s in Leelanau County, MI

Leelanau County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Glen Lake Elementary School (Closed 2018)

3375 West Burdickville Rd
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

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

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

Gr: 10-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 8%

Suttons Bay Middle School (Closed 2011)

310 South Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8602

Gr: 5-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Leelanau County, MI?

The top ranked public preschools in Leelanau County, MI include Leland 51��, Glen Lake Community School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School.

How many public preschools are located in Leelanau County?

4 public preschools are located in Leelanau County.

What is the racial composition of students in Leelanau County?

Leelanau County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Leelanau County are often viewed compared to one another?