For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 488 students in Suttons Bay, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Suttons Bay, MI are Suttons Bay Senior High School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Suttons Bay, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Suttons Bay have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Suttons Bay, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Suttons Bay Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Elm St
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-8604
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Suttons Bay, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Suttons Bay, MI include Suttons Bay Senior High School and Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Suttons Bay?
3 public schools are located in Suttons Bay.
What is the racial composition of students in Suttons Bay?
Suttons Bay public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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