Overview

Since 1929, The Leelanau School has challenged high school students to reach beyond their acknowledged potential in every aspect of their lives. We offer a rigorous college preparatory curriculum using multi-sensory, experiential, and strength-based methodologies. Students gain awareness of their individual learning styles, build skills and strategies to maximize their learning potential, and grow into independent learners. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan and on the banks of the Crystal River, Leelanau is an intentionally small boarding school. We are able to offer students an individualized approach to academics from our expert faculty and an enriching and structured boarding life program that continues beyond the school day. Whether it is in the classroom, on the field, in the dorm, on the slopes, or volunteering in the community, everything is a life-enriching experience. A student's time at The Leelanau School is an engaging, unique, memorable, and life changing experience. A Leelanau education equips students with the educational, physical, and social tools necessary to succeed in today's competitive world.
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The Leelanau School With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool

C Boarding
C Matriculation
C Academics
B Extracurricular activities
C Community
B- Reviews

Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $72,350
Day S. Tuition: $31,825
# of Students: 50
Boarding Rate: 85%
Teacher:Student: 1:3%
International Student: 5%
AP Courses: 5
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1143/1600
IB: No
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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#56 Purdue University 1
#63 George Washington University 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 5)
Calculus AB
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics

Sports

(Total 13)
Basketball
Golf
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Badminton
Basketball
Golf
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Snowboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Badminton
Skiing
Softball
Swimming
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 18)
Community Music
Student Council
Honor Society
Greenhouse
Mentorship
Photography
Songwriting
Ceramics
Theatre
Film
Community Music
Student Council
Honor Society
Greenhouse
Mentorship
Photography
Songwriting
Ceramics
Theatre
Film
Fishing
Fitness
Yoga
Quiz Bowl
Diversity
Archery
Running
Hiking
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Arts

(Total 10)
Band
Drama
Guitar
Music Theory
Sound
Photography
Pottery
Studio Art
Design
Rock
Band
Drama
Guitar
Music Theory
Sound
Photography
Pottery
Studio Art
Design
Rock
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1929
Campus Size: 42 acres
Boarding Rate: 85%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus
School Code:
SSAT: 4570

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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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.
Does The Leelanau School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Leelanau School is offering 5 AP courses.

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 2017-2019, some students attended Purdue University, George Washington University, Kenyon 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 latest tuition for The Leelanau School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Leelanau School in 2024 is $72,350 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 .
Where is The Leelanau School located?
The Leelanau School is located in the State of Michigan of USA.
How popular is The Leelanau School on 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 14 users.
How to start with an application with 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.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Leelanau School?
Yes, here are few: Interlochen Arts Academy,

What is the FindingSchool rating for The Leelanau School?
The overall rating for The Leelanau School is C.

The section ratings of The Leelanau School are:
C for Matriculation
C for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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