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Best Schools in 49686, MI
49686, MI has 26 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 13 elementary) serving 9,074 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in 49686 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49686, MI
The top high schools in 49686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Kingsley Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 457 Students
3. Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
4. Suttons Bay Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
5. Traverse City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
6. Life Skills Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Education Services • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49686, MI
The top middle schools in 49686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kingsley Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 457 Students
2. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
3. East Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 786 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49686, MI
The top elementary schools in 49686, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Old Mission Peninsula School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Old Mission Peninsula School • Charter • Grades KG - 6 • 163 Students
2. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 516 Students
3. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
4. Eastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
5. Courtade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
6. Woodland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodland School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 206 Students
7. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
8. Cherry Knoll Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
9. Suttons Bay Elementary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Suttons Bay Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
10. Blair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49686, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49686, MI has a total population of 29,595 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49686, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49686, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49686, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49686, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 49686, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49686, MI
How many schools are in 49686, MI?
49686, MI has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 9,074 students in total.
How do schools in 49686 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 49686 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 49686 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49686?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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