Excellent
#36 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 8% of private schools
The Leelanau School
High School · Glen Arbor, MI
A private high school in Glen Arbor, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 OLD HOMESTEAD RD, Glen Arbor, MI 49636
- 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Leelanau School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average279/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,333
Median home value
$744,100
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49636; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Lake Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 706 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Leelanau School is listed in Glen Arbor, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Leelanau School
The Leelanau School is a private high school in Glen Arbor, MI, serving approximately 35 students in grades 9th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Leelanau School
What grades does The Leelanau School serve?
The Leelanau School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Leelanau School?
The Leelanau School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Leelanau School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Leelanau School is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Leelanau School rank in MI?
The Leelanau School ranks #36 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is The Leelanau School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Leelanau School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Leelanau School a private school?
Yes, The Leelanau School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Leelanau School a religious school?
No, The Leelanau School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 160 days
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Leelanau County
- Phone
- (231) 334-5800
- Area population (ZIP 49636)
- 634
- Area median age
- 67.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49636; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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