For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,852 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Antrim County, MI are Lakeland Elementary School, Cherryland Middle School and Mancelona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Antrim County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary 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
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | 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
| 285 students
Rank: #33.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Grades: 5-8
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
| 230 students
Rank: #55.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #66.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Rank: #77.
Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools
(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
| 237 students
Rank: #88.
Mancelona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Grades: PK-4
| 298 students
Antrim County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Antrim County, MI include Lakeland Elementary School, Cherryland Middle School and Mancelona Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Antrim County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, Central Lake ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Mancelona Middle School vs. Ellsworth Community School
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