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
More scenes from Snowmageddon 2026. ❄️ We hunkered down and held strong — but we’ve got one eye on Spring Break and we’re ready to make a dash for it! ☀️ #Snowmageddon2026 #LifeAtLeelanau #HunkeredDown #BoardingSchoolLife #UpNorthVibes #TheLeelanauSchool ... See MoreSee Less
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Hey, it’s a snowy day! #theleelanauschool #independentschool #boardingschools #boardingschoollife ... See MoreSee Less
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Storm Update. Shoutout to the campus heroes keeping everyone safe, fed, and warm—and to Jess for braving the elements to share this moment with our Leelanau families. ❄️❄️❄️ #lifeinnorthernmichigan #whereisspring #bigsnow #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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Different drummers and medieval guitar heroes, we love them all at The Leelanau School!
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“Because we’re small, we truly get to know each student as an individual. As a boarding school, we see and support the whole student—inside and outside the classroom—That helps us know when and how hard to push a student - and when to step in and offer extra support." - Katlyn Martin, School Counselor and College Advisor
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In just six months, The Leelanau School begins its 97th year—and a new group of students will discover a different way to learn.
If you’ve been searching for a place where learning feels real, relationships matter, and school finally fits you, this is your moment to visit. Walk our campus, meet the remarkable humans (and dogs!) who make this community, and see what makes Leelanau unlike anywhere else. Start your journey at leelanau.org/admissions or bit.ly/4e0Ddgq
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It's National Day of Unplugging. If you don't have a phone napping station, a sock drawer will do! #bepresent #listen #converseinperson #gooutside #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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The Leelanau School takes play very seriously! 🤸♂️ During adolescence, the brain is changing more rapidly than at any other time. Deep, meaningful play strengthens the neural connections that support learning, memory, decision-making, and emotion, while also building resilience, empathy, and a sense of belonging. Through shared play, teens develop social skills and learn to navigate frustration, anticipation, and disappointment.
Leelanau builds time and opportunity into our 24/7 schedule for play, games, creativity, and shared moments that spark joy and deepen friendships. #play #laugh #rest #bepresent #connect #abetterwaytolearn #theleelanauschool ... See MoreSee Less
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