School Overview
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Matriculation
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For over 95 years, The Leelanau School has inspired high school students to surpass their perceived limits in all aspects of life. Our rigorous college prep curriculum utilizes multi-sensory, experiential, and strength-based approaches, empowering students to understand their learning styles, develop effective strategies, and become independent learners.
Nestled between Lake Michigan and the Crystal River, our intentionally small boarding school provides individualized academic attention from expert faculty and a structured, enriching boarding life program that extends beyond the classroom. Every experience—whether academic, athletic, residential, recreational, or community-based—is designed to enhance personal growth.
A Leelanau education is engaging, unique, memorable, and transformative, equipping students with the educational, physical, and social tools needed to thrive in today's competitive world.
Nestled between Lake Michigan and the Crystal River, our intentionally small boarding school provides individualized academic attention from expert faculty and a structured, enriching boarding life program that extends beyond the classroom. Every experience—whether academic, athletic, residential, recreational, or community-based—is designed to enhance personal growth.
A Leelanau education is engaging, unique, memorable, and transformative, equipping students with the educational, physical, and social tools needed to thrive in today's competitive world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$76,000
Enrollment
50
International Students
5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:3
AP
3
Average SAT Score
1143
Class Size
6
Boarding %
85
Matriculation
College Matriculation
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| Arizona State University | 1 | |
| Beloit College | 1 | |
| College for Creative Studies | 1 | |
| Harper College | 1 | |
| Oakland Community College | 1 | |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | 1 | |
| Parkland College | 1 | |
| University of Puget Sound | 1 | |
| University of Tampa | 1 |
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Academics
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The Leelanau School
Tell me a bit about The Leelanau School.
The Leelanau School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Michigan, US. It was founded 1929 , and currently has about 50 students, 5.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.leelanau.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.leelanau.org.
Does The Leelanau School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Leelanau School is offering 3 AP courses.
The Leelanau School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Leelanau School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Leelanau School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2025, some students attended Arizona State University, Beloit College, College for Creative Studies, Harper College and Oakland Community College.
What is the application requirement for The Leelanau School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Leelanau School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, TOEFL for international students, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Leelanau School?
The total fee for The Leelanau School in 2024 is
$76,000 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@leelanau.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@leelanau.org .
Where is The Leelanau School located?
The Leelanau School is located in the State of Michigan of USA. The closest major city is Traverse City, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Leelanau School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Leelanau School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Leelanau School has been favorited by 16 users.
Also The Leelanau School has been favorited by 16 users.
How do I complete an application for The Leelanau School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Leelanau School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Leelanau School’s official site: http://www.leelanau.org or call them at 231-334-5800.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Leelanau School’s official site: http://www.leelanau.org or call them at 231-334-5800.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Leelanau School?
Yes, here are few:
Interlochen Arts Academy,
The closest major city is Traverse City. You can find out more schools near Traverse City here.
The closest major city is Traverse City. You can find out more schools near Traverse City here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Leelanau School?
The overall rating for The Leelanau School is B-.
The section ratings of The Leelanau School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Leelanau School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Traverse City, Michigan, is a picturesque lakeside town known for its stunning beaches, cherry orchards, and vibrant arts scene. Located on Grand Traverse Bay, it offers outdoor adventures, wineries, and a charming downtown with unique shops and restaurants. The city hosts the famous National Cherry Festival each summer.
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