Northwest Education Services

Located at 1101 Red Drive in the small city setting of Traverse City, Michigan, Northwest Education Services serves as an active regional educational service district designed to meet specialized learning needs across the community. Operating five distinct educational facilities, this non-charter district offers a comprehensive continuum of care and instruction spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programming. By focusing specifically on special education and vocational opportunities, the district provides a vital educational framework tailored to help students of all ages build practical skills, achieve personal milestones, and access customized academic support.

The district currently serves a student body of 1,003 learners, featuring a substantial emphasis on early childhood development with over 700 enrolled in prekindergarten programs alongside elementary, middle, and high school students. To deliver intensive, individualized instruction, Northwest Education Services maintains an exceptionally robust staffing structure comprising nearly 1,369 full-time equivalent positions. This dedicated workforce includes approximately 397 full-time teachers, 147 instructional aides, and over 824 support staff members. This high ratio of specialized staff to students ensures that families across the Traverse City region receive deeply attentive, high-touch support designed to nurture academic, behavioral, and career success.