Suttons Bay Public Schools School District
School District · Suttons Bay, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,718
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Suttons Bay Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Suttons Bay Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Suttons Bay Virtual School
Suttons Bay · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
Suttons Bay · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
Suttons Bay · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#434 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,718
+$1,135 vs Michigan median
District size
551 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Suttons Bay Public Schools ranks #434 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Suttons Bay Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Suttons Bay Virtual School (6.1/10), Suttons Bay Senior High School (5.3/10), and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Suttons Bay Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suttons Bay Virtual School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Suttons Bay Senior High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Suttons Bay Public Schools
Suttons Bay Public Schools is a Suttons Bay, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 551 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $15,718 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Suttons Bay Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Suttons Bay Virtual School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Suttons Bay Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 28.2% and ELA proficiency of 43.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Suttons Bay Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Suttons Bay Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Suttons Bay Public Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Suttons Bay
- Total Enrollment
- 551
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Suttons Bay Public Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Suttons Bay Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Suttons Bay Public Schools is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Suttons Bay Public Schools spends $15,718 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Suttons Bay Public Schools is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Suttons Bay Virtual School is the highest-rated school in Suttons Bay Public Schools with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Suttons Bay Public Schools?
Across schools in Suttons Bay Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Suttons Bay Public Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Suttons Bay Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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