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Big Rapids Public Schools, Michigan

Big Rapids Public Schools is a unified school district in Mecosta County and Newaygo County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 17,101 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 132 sq mi (341 km²) of land.

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Big Rapids Public Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
17,101 ± 448
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Mecosta County72% of the district’s landNewaygo County29% of the district’s land
Land area
132 sq mi (341 km²)
Median household income
$58,683 ± $4,328
Median home value
$186,400 ± $11,928
Water area
2.73 sq mi (7.06 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2605780
Coordinates (central point)
43.704421, -85.496424
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Big Rapids Public Schools, largest first

  1. Big Rapids (city)8,477 people
  2. Big Rapids Charter Township3,993 people
  3. Green Charter Township3,297 people
  4. Colfax Township2,179 people
  5. Grant Township746 people
  6. Norwich Township719 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Morley Stanwood Community Schools11 mi south
  2. Reed City Area Public Schools11 mi north
  3. White Cloud Public Schools14 mi southwest
  4. Chippewa Hills School District18 mi east
  5. Evart Public Schools20 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Big Rapids Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Big Rapids Public Schools before you rely on it.

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