At The Leelanau School, we offer day and boarding students in grades 9-12 an educational experience where integrated learning support, individualized attention, small classes, and a commitment to whole-person wellness are at the center of what we do.Students discover and develop their strengths as both students and citizens with the guidance of engaged faculty committed to cultivating a school where students know and embrace themselves as learners – no matter how they learn.
A BETTER WAY TO LEARN
Leelanau’s rich, supportive environment is a community where teachers love to teach and the focus is on how to learn, rather than what to learn. We are a haven for intelligent and creative students: the bright, the talented, the inquisitive who may also feel unchallenged, restless, and anxious.
Academics
Music, Visual Arts & Theater
At The Leelanau School creativity is encouraged and students are welcome to explore each arts discipline. Parents are often amazed that their “non-singing” child has a beautiful voice or that their camera shy child feels perfectly comfortable on the other side of the lens!
You don’t have to come with a talent, we will help you discover and develop your talents.
Health, Wellness, & Nutrition
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Friends, we are just 12 gifts away from meeting our double bonus challenge—bringing $130,000 more to The Leelanau School. A sunset reminds us to dream. A gift helps those dreams take shape. Please give today or before December 31 at leelanau.org/whoweare or bit.ly/4r0O0z8.
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It’s impossible to sum up a year so full of adventure and tradition, newness and change. What we know for certain is this: it has been a gift to connect, learn, and grow together with our Leelanau family. May your gifts of time, family, and learning bring you great joy. #gratefultogether #truecommunity #lifetimeoflearning #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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The Dipper
by Kathleen Jamie
It was winter, near freezing,
I'd walked through a forest of firs
when I saw issue out of the waterfall
a solitary bird.
It lit on a damp rock,
and, as water swept stupidly on,
wrung from its own throat
supple, undammable song.
It isn't mine to give.
I can't coax this bird to my hand
that knows the depth of the river
yet sings of it on land.
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With joyful hearts, our Leelanau community celebrates Chloe, accepted early decision to Mt. Holyoke. We are proud of the learner, leader, and human you have become—and we know Mt. Holyoke made a very wise decision indeed. #joyfulnews #nextsteps #NewHorizons #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Leelanau School alumni keeping our neighbors connected and informed! Kudos to Jacob Wheeler of the Glen Arbor Sun and Jordan Bates of The Betsie Current. ... See MoreSee Less
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Not every student is meant to disappear into a crowd.
At The Leelanau School, students are known, challenged, and trusted to grow. Now accepting applications for Spring Term 2026 and Fall 2026 for families seeking a creative, rigorous, and deeply human school experience.
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Profile of a Prospective Student - The Leelanau School
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Prospective Leelanau students and parents share similar values, and common past experiences. They are looking for something more responsive and personally validating. A community can be found at Leela...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Last night we celebrated the close of the semester with an Après-ski–inspired Peppi Teichner tribute feast, shared with friends and family. Poutine, French onion beef roast, cheesy breads, roasted vegetables, and a dessert table sans pareil filled our souls—while laughter and twinkling ski-lift lights seasoned the evening with joy.
Big thanks to Jen Parker for the magical setting, and to a dining team that truly makes The Leelanau School the envy of the region. ... See MoreSee Less
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These are the faces of young scholars who’ve just finished first-semester finals—cue the happiness and relief! Feasting ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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