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Elk Rapids Schools, Michigan

Elk Rapids Schools is a unified school district in Antrim County and Grand Traverse County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 9,397 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 100 sq mi (259 km²) of land.

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Elk Rapids Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
9,397 ± 458
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Antrim County52% of the district’s landGrand Traverse County47% of the district’s land
Land area
100 sq mi (259 km²)
Median household income
$91,635 ± $4,477
Median home value
$432,000 ± $41,433
Water area
29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2613050
Coordinates (central point)
44.852194, -85.365360
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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 Elk Rapids Schools, largest first

  1. Whitewater Township2,712 people
  2. Elk Rapids Township2,602 people
  3. Milton Township2,320 people
  4. Elk Rapids (village)1,624 people
  5. Torch Lake Township1,474 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. Traverse City Area Public Schools11 mi west
  2. Bellaire Public Schools13 mi northeast
  3. Mancelona Public Schools15 mi east
  4. Central Lake Public Schools16 mi northeast
  5. Kalkaska Public Schools26 mi southeast

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

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 Elk Rapids Schools before you rely on it.

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