For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 982 students in 49629, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49629, MI are Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49629 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49629, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49629, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49629, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49629, MI include Elk Rapids High School, Lakeland Elementary School and Cherryland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49629?
4 public schools are located in 49629.
What is the racial composition of students in 49629?
49629 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).