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Traverse City city, MI

ZIP 49686 — 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 49686

K-12 nearby
37
Public
29
Private
8
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI) is associated with Traverse City Area Public Schools (LEA 2633870) 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 37 K-12 schools (29 public, 8 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 3.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Traverse City Area Public Schools
LEA ID
2633870
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (9)

  • Northwestern Michigan College3.8 miles (6.2 km)4yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College42.6 miles (68.5 km)2yr-public
  • North Central Michigan College53.6 miles (86.3 km)2yr-public
  • West Shore Community College62.1 miles (99.9 km)2yr-public
  • Mid Michigan College64.7 miles (104.1 km)2yr-public
  • Ferris State University71.0 miles (114.2 km)4yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College86.4 miles (139.1 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University86.7 miles (139.6 km)4yr-public
  • Northwood University98.2 miles (158.1 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Cherry Knoll Elementary Schoolpublic——0.2 miles (0.3 km)
East Middle Schoolpublic——0.3 miles (0.5 km)
Grand Traverse Academypublic——0.4 miles (0.6 km)
TRAVERSE CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——1.5 miles (2.5 km)
Traverse City High Schoolpublic——2.0 miles (3.2 km)
North EdCareer Techpublic——2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Life Skills Centerpublic——2.3 miles (3.6 km)
Courtade Elementary Schoolpublic——2.6 miles (4.2 km)
TRAVERSE BAY MENNONITE SCHOOLprivate——3.1 miles (5.1 km)
North EdNew Horizonspublic——3.2 miles (5.2 km)
Traverse Heights Elem Schoolpublic——3.2 miles (5.2 km)
The Greenspire High Schoolpublic——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
North EdBridgewaypublic——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Eastern Elementary Schoolpublic——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Central High Schoolpublic——4.0 miles (6.5 km)
ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOLprivate——4.3 miles (7.0 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOLprivate——4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Central Grade Schoolpublic——4.7 miles (7.5 km)
TCAPS Montessori Schoolpublic——4.9 miles (7.8 km)
North EdCreekside Schoolpublic——5.0 miles (8.0 km)
West Middle Schoolpublic——5.1 miles (8.2 km)
The Greenspire Schoolpublic——5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Willow Hill Elementary Schoolpublic——5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Woodland Schoolpublic——6.3 miles (10.2 km)
THE CHILDREN'S HOUSEprivate——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
CHILDREN HOUSEprivate——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
West Senior Highpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Blair Elementary Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Silver Lake Elementary Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
THE PATHFINDER SCHOOLprivate——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Long Lake Elementary Schoolpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Kingsley Area Middle Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Mill Creek Academypublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Kingsley Area Elementary Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.7 km)
Kingsley Area High Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
ST MARY OF HANNAH CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——9.6 miles (15.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49686

What school district is ZIP code 49686 in?
ZIP 49686 (Traverse City, MI) maps to Traverse City Area Public Schools (LEA ID 2633870) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 49686?
US5 lists 37 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 29 public and 8 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 49686 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49686 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher45.9%
High school19.1%
Less than HS4.7%
School districtTraverse City Area Public Schools