ZIP 49342 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49342

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 49342 (MI) is associated with Big Rapids Public Schools (LEA 2605780) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 18 K-12 schools (15 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Ferris State University about 8.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Big Rapids Public Schools

LEA ID

2605780

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (41)

Ferris State University8.3 miles (13.4 km)4yr-public
Central Michigan University27.9 miles (44.9 km)4yr-public
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College29.7 miles (47.8 km)2yr-public
Montcalm Community College32.1 miles (51.6 km)2yr-public
Mid Michigan College33.6 miles (54.1 km)2yr-public
Alma College38.7 miles (62.3 km)4yr-private
Kuyper College48.2 miles (77.6 km)4yr-private
Ross College-Grand Rapids North48.5 miles (78.1 km)2yr-private
Cornerstone University51.1 miles (82.2 km)4yr-private
Northwood University52.1 miles (83.8 km)4yr-private
Aquinas College52.9 miles (85.1 km)4yr-private
Grand Rapids Community College53.0 miles (85.3 km)2yr-public

Show all 41 colleges & universities

School of Missionary Aviation Technology53.2 miles (85.6 km)2yr-private
Muskegon Community College53.6 miles (86.3 km)2yr-public
Calvin University54.3 miles (87.4 km)4yr-private
Calvin Theological Seminary54.4 miles (87.6 km)4yr-private
West Shore Community College55.4 miles (89.2 km)2yr-public
Grace Christian University56.5 miles (91.0 km)4yr-private
Grand Valley State University58.0 miles (93.3 km)4yr-public
Davenport University59.1 miles (95.1 km)4yr-private
Delta College67.1 miles (108.0 km)2yr-public
Saginaw Valley State University68.7 miles (110.6 km)4yr-public
Kirtland Community College69.8 miles (112.4 km)2yr-public
Great Lakes Christian College73.1 miles (117.7 km)4yr-private
Hope College73.9 miles (118.9 km)4yr-private
Western Theological Seminary74.0 miles (119.1 km)4yr-private
Baker College75.3 miles (121.3 km)4yr-private
Northwestern Michigan College75.5 miles (121.5 km)4yr-public
Lansing Community College76.2 miles (122.6 km)2yr-public
Thomas M Cooley Law School76.6 miles (123.2 km)4yr-private
Douglas J Aveda Institute78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-private
Michigan State University78.6 miles (126.4 km)4yr-public
The University of Olivet88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-private
Kettering University93.2 miles (149.9 km)4yr-private
Kellogg Community College93.9 miles (151.1 km)2yr-public
University of Michigan-Flint93.9 miles (151.1 km)4yr-public
Mott Community College94.7 miles (152.3 km)2yr-public
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
Kalamazoo College97.8 miles (157.4 km)4yr-private
Western Michigan University98.5 miles (158.5 km)4yr-public
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty99.8 miles (160.7 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Mecosta Elementary School	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.1 km)
MecostaOsceola Career Center	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
MecostaOsceola Education Center	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
EarlyOn	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.8 km)
Riverview Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Eastwood Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Big Rapids Middle School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Chippewa Hills High School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Crossroads Charter Academy K5	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Crossroads Charter Academy	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Chippewa Hills Middle School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.6 miles (13.9 km)
ST PETERS LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.7 miles (14.1 km)
Brookside Elementary School	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
ST MICHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Barryton Elementary School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Big Rapids High School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Big Rapids Virtual School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49342

What school district is ZIP code 49342 in?

ZIP 49342 (MI) maps to Big Rapids Public Schools (LEA ID 2605780) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 49342?

US5 lists 18 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 49342 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49342 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%
High school	44.6%
Less than HS	10.2%
School district	Big Rapids Public Schools

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