For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 341 students in 49696, MI (there are , serving 345 private students). 50% of all K-12 students in 49696, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 49696, MI is Cherry Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49696 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49696, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49696, MI 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-8940
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-8940
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
49696, Michigan 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori At Courtade (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1111 Rasho Rd
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-5800
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 933-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1101 Red Drive
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 922-7863
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 922-7863
Gr: Inquire with school | 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49696, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49696, MI include Cherry Knoll Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49696?
1 public schools are located in 49696.
What percentage of students in 49696 go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 49696 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49696?
49696 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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