About the School
- The Leelanau Children's Center is a celebration of community spirit and admiration of young children and their families.
- LCC was founded by a Mom who sought to provide a place where parents and their preschool aged children could play together, learn from one another, and develop relationships.
- The early childhood years are a period of dynamic and extraordinary development.
- The young child is building his /her brain architecture, learning habits and social skills that will carry him/her through life.
- We believe that careful attention and deep curiosity about development in these years can make a world of difference to each child.
- Because children matter, the Leelanau Children's Center provides high quality early childhood educational programs and advocates for children, parents and families.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 19%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Leelanau Children's Center Northport?
The application deadline for Leelanau Children's Center Northport is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Leelanau Children's Center Northport is St. Mary School (11.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Leelanau Childrens Center (10.0 miles away)
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Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Christian
9541 White St.
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2111
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2055b 4 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-4640
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Distance: 22.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 9
1 Old Homestead Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
(231) 334-5800
Distance: 25.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Alternative School (Christian)
55 S Hope Rdg
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 946-5350
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,278 students
Catholic
123 E. 11th Street
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8100
Distance: 25.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students
Catholic
123 E 11th St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 946-8038
Distance: 11.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
303 St Mary's St
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 256-9636
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Christian
9541 White St.
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2111
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2055b 4 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-4640
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Distance: 10.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Daycare / Preschool
111 N 5th St
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-7841
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
1005 Bridge St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9441
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 168 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
11930 S West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 995-3800
Distance: 23.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
Montessori School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-5599
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students
Catholic
218 Vine St
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-1252
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Northport Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 S Wing St
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
Northport, MI 49670
(231) 386-5153
0.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Leland Public School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 N Grand Ave
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
Leland, MI 49654
(231) 256-9857
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Suttons Bay Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8685
10.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Leelanau Montessori Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7401 E Duck Lake Rd
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
(231) 994-2074
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 71 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8601
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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