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ZIP 49690 — Schools & Education

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49690

K-12 nearby
19
Public
19
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 49690 (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 19 K-12 schools (19 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% 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 9.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Elk Rapids Schools
LEA ID
2613050
Private school share (ACS)
0.8%

Colleges & universities (10)

  • Northwestern Michigan College9.3 miles (14.9 km)4yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College36.4 miles (58.6 km)2yr-public
  • North Central Michigan College45.2 miles (72.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mid Michigan College64.7 miles (104.1 km)2yr-public
  • West Shore Community College71.0 miles (114.3 km)2yr-public
  • Ferris State University76.2 miles (122.6 km)4yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College87.8 miles (141.3 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-public
  • Northwood University97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-private
  • Alpena Community College97.7 miles (157.3 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolpublic——1.0 miles (1.6 km)
Mill Creek Academypublic——1.0 miles (1.6 km)
Rapid City Elementary Schoolpublic——6.7 miles (10.7 km)
Woodland Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Elk Rapids High Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Sunrise Academypublic——7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Cherryland Middle Schoolpublic——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Lakeland Elementary Schoolpublic——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Courtade Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Old Mission Peninsula Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Traverse City High Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Life Skills Centerpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
North EdCareer Techpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Grand Traverse Academypublic——9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Eastern Elementary Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
East Middle Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Cherry Knoll Elementary Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Central High Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
North EdBridgewaypublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49690

What school district is ZIP code 49690 in?
ZIP 49690 (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 49690?
US5 lists 19 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 19 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 49690 attend private school?
About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49690 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher44.8%
High school18.0%
Less than HS3.0%
School districtElk Rapids Schools