For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,744 students in Antrim County, MI (there are , serving 18 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Antrim County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI are Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Antrim County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Cherryland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Ellsworth Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Grades: PK-12
| 238 students
Rank: #66.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
Mancelona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Grades: 5-8
| 244 students
Rank: #88.
Mancelona High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Central Lake Public Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Rank: #1010.
John R Rodger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: #1111.
Mancelona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Grades: PK-4
| 328 students
Rank: #1212.
North Central Academy Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 584-2080
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 584-2080
Grades: K-12
| 165 students
Antrim County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Antrim County, MI include Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Antrim County?
12 public schools are located in Antrim County.
What percentage of students in Antrim County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Antrim County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake Public Schools, Central Lake Public Schools vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Mancelona Elementary School vs. North Central Academy Campus
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