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Wellston CDP, MI

ZIP 49689 — 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 49689

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 49689 (Wellston, MI) is associated with Cadillac Area Public Schools (LEA 2607590) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.6% 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 25.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Cadillac Area Public Schools
LEA ID
2607590
Private school share (ACS)
0.6%

Colleges & universities (26)

  • West Shore Community College25.8 miles (41.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern Michigan College41.2 miles (66.4 km)4yr-public
  • Ferris State University41.9 miles (67.4 km)4yr-public
  • Mid Michigan College59.0 miles (94.9 km)2yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College64.9 miles (104.4 km)2yr-public
  • Muskegon Community College68.1 miles (109.6 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University70.7 miles (113.7 km)4yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College71.6 miles (115.2 km)2yr-public
  • Montcalm Community College77.5 miles (124.7 km)2yr-public
  • Ross College-Grand Rapids North83.1 miles (133.7 km)2yr-private
  • Kuyper College83.8 miles (134.8 km)4yr-private
  • Alma College84.1 miles (135.4 km)4yr-private
Show all 26 colleges & universities
  • Grand Valley State University86.4 miles (139.0 km)4yr-public
  • Cornerstone University86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-private
  • Grand Rapids Community College86.9 miles (139.9 km)2yr-public
  • Aquinas College87.7 miles (141.1 km)4yr-private
  • Grace Christian University90.0 miles (144.8 km)4yr-private
  • Calvin University90.1 miles (144.9 km)4yr-private
  • Calvin Theological Seminary90.2 miles (145.2 km)4yr-private
  • Northwood University90.4 miles (145.5 km)4yr-private
  • North Central Michigan College92.0 miles (148.0 km)2yr-public
  • Lakeshore Technical College94.1 miles (151.4 km)2yr-public
  • Davenport University96.0 miles (154.5 km)4yr-private
  • School of Missionary Aviation Technology97.2 miles (156.4 km)2yr-private
  • Hope College99.0 miles (159.4 km)4yr-private
  • Western Theological Seminary99.1 miles (159.5 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Brethren Middle Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Brethren High Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
KND Elementarypublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49689

What school district is ZIP code 49689 in?
ZIP 49689 (Wellston, MI) maps to Cadillac Area Public Schools (LEA ID 2607590) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 49689?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 49689 attend private school?
About 0.6% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49689 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher21.8%
High school32.3%
Less than HS14.5%
School districtCadillac Area Public Schools