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Elk Rapids village, MI

ZIP 49629 — Schools & Education

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49629

K-12 nearby
10
Public
10
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 49629 (Elk Rapids, MI) is associated with Elk Rapids Schools (LEA 2613050) 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 10 K-12 schools (10 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.9 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 Northwestern Michigan College about 14.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Elk Rapids Schools
LEA ID
2613050
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (9)

  • Northwestern Michigan College14.3 miles (23.0 km)4yr-public
  • North Central Michigan College37.3 miles (59.9 km)2yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College40.1 miles (64.5 km)2yr-public
  • Mid Michigan College72.5 miles (116.7 km)2yr-public
  • West Shore Community College78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-public
  • Ferris State University85.2 miles (137.1 km)4yr-public
  • Alpena Community College95.7 miles (154.0 km)4yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College96.0 miles (154.5 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Lakeland Elementary Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Cherryland Middle Schoolpublic——1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Sunrise Academypublic——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Elk Rapids High Schoolpublic——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Old Mission Peninsula Schoolpublic——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Rapid City Elementary Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
John R Rodger Elementary Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Bellaire MiddleHigh Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolpublic——10.0 miles (16.0 km)
Mill Creek Academypublic——10.0 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49629

What school district is ZIP code 49629 in?
ZIP 49629 (Elk Rapids, MI) maps to Elk Rapids Schools (LEA ID 2613050) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 49629?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 49629 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49629 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher45.6%
High school21.4%
Less than HS1.5%
School districtElk Rapids Schools