ZIP 49431 — 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 49431

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 49431 (Ludington, MI) is associated with Ludington Area School District (LEA 2622200) 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 15 K-12 schools (13 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.2 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% 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 West Shore Community College about 3.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Ludington Area School District

LEA ID

2622200

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (35)

West Shore Community College3.8 miles (6.2 km)2yr-public
Ferris State University50.5 miles (81.2 km)4yr-public
Muskegon Community College51.9 miles (83.5 km)2yr-public
Lakeshore Technical College67.2 miles (108.1 km)2yr-public
Northwestern Michigan College67.4 miles (108.5 km)4yr-public
Lakeland University74.2 miles (119.4 km)4yr-private
Grand Valley State University75.3 miles (121.1 km)4yr-public
Ross College-Grand Rapids North76.8 miles (123.7 km)2yr-private
Kuyper College78.1 miles (125.7 km)4yr-private
Grand Rapids Community College79.6 miles (128.1 km)2yr-public
Cornerstone University80.5 miles (129.6 km)4yr-private
Aquinas College80.9 miles (130.2 km)4yr-private

Show all 35 colleges & universities

Mid Michigan College81.7 miles (131.5 km)2yr-public
Grace Christian University81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-private
Bellin College82.1 miles (132.1 km)4yr-private
Montcalm Community College82.7 miles (133.0 km)2yr-public
Calvin University83.7 miles (134.7 km)4yr-private
Calvin Theological Seminary83.9 miles (135.0 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay83.9 miles (135.0 km)4yr-public
Hope College84.2 miles (135.5 km)4yr-private
Western Theological Seminary84.3 miles (135.6 km)4yr-private
Central Michigan University85.8 miles (138.1 km)4yr-public
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College87.5 miles (140.7 km)2yr-public
Saint Norbert College88.2 miles (141.9 km)4yr-private
Davenport University89.9 miles (144.6 km)4yr-private
Concordia University-Wisconsin90.9 miles (146.2 km)4yr-private
Rasmussen University-Wisconsin90.9 miles (146.3 km)4yr-private
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College92.0 miles (148.1 km)2yr-public
Kirtland Community College94.2 miles (151.7 km)2yr-public
Alma College96.2 miles (154.9 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex96.9 miles (156.0 km)4yr-public
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee96.9 miles (156.0 km)4yr-public
School of Missionary Aviation Technology98.4 miles (158.4 km)2yr-private
Milwaukee School of Engineering99.4 miles (160.0 km)4yr-private
Milwaukee Area Technical College100.0 miles (160.9 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Ludington Elementary School	public	—	—	1.4 miles (2.3 km)
LUDINGTON AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.9 miles (3.0 km)
OJ DeJonge Middle School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.6 km)
Ludington High School	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.8 km)
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Developmental ClassroomsWSESD	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High Sc	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Early Childhood SEWSESD	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Mason County Central MS	public	—	—	6.2 miles (10.0 km)
Mason County Central Upper Elementary	public	—	—	6.2 miles (10.0 km)
Mason County Central HS	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.2 km)
Scottville Elementary School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Gateway To Success Academy	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Mason County Eastern Elem Sch	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.5 km)
Mason County Eastern Junior HighHigh School	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49431

What school district is ZIP code 49431 in?

ZIP 49431 (Ludington, MI) maps to Ludington Area School District (LEA ID 2622200) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 49431?

US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 13 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 49431 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49431 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	29.1%
High school	31.3%
Less than HS	5.6%
School district	Ludington Area School District

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