For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,497 students in Benzie County, MI (there are , serving 45 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Benzie County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Benzie County, MI are Frankfort Elementary School, Frankfort High School and Benzie Central Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzie 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 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Benzie County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Benzie County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
613 Leelanau Ave
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4641
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Frankfort High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
534 11th St
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Frankfort, MI 49635
(231) 352-4781
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Benzie Central Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Benzie Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Betsie Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17936 Cadillac Hwy
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Thompsonville, MI 49683
(231) 378-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #66.
Benzie Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Crystal Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 202 students
Benzie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
11434 Main St
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Honor, MI 49640
(231) 325-3063
Grades: K-6
| 252 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Benzie County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Benzie County, MI include Frankfort Elementary School, Frankfort High School and Benzie Central Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Benzie County?
7 public schools are located in Benzie County.
What percentage of students in Benzie County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Benzie County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benzie County?
Benzie County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Benzie County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Benzie County include: Frankfort High School vs. Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie Central Sr High School vs. Frankfort High School, Crystal Lake Elementary School vs. Betsie Valley School
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