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Best Schools in 49696, MI
49696, MI has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,618 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 49696 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49696, MI
The top high schools in 49696, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1387 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49696, MI
The top middle schools in 49696, 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 49696, MI
The top elementary schools in 49696, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Courtade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
2. Kingsley Area Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kingsley Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 571 Students
3. Cherry Knoll Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
4. Blair Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Traverse City Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
5. Mill Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49696, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49696, MI has a total population of 5,895 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49696, 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 49696, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49696, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49696, 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 49696, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49696, MI
How many schools are in 49696, MI?
49696, MI has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,618 students in total.
How do schools in 49696 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 49696 score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 49696 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49696?
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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