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Mecosta County family guide
Find the schools that may serve your address, then compare district, charter, private and specialized options.
Families in and around Big Rapids may see several school names, but they do not all work like resident school districts.
General coverage: Big Rapids and surrounding portions of nearby townships. Use the official boundary map for a specific home address.
Schools within the district
General coverage: Located in Big Rapids and open through enrollment rather than a neighborhood attendance boundary. It can serve students from multiple surrounding districts, subject to space and its enrollment process.
Schools within the academy
These schools do not use a public resident-district boundary. Apply directly and confirm current grades, tuition, financial aid and transportation with the school.
General coverage: The district identifies Barryton, Mecosta, Remus and Weidman, plus Canadian Lakes, Chippewa Lake and Lake Isabella, as communities in its broad rural service area.
Schools within the district
General coverage: Morley, Stanwood and surrounding southern Mecosta County communities. Confirm homes near district edges by address.
Schools within the district
General coverage: Centered in Reed City and serving nearby areas across county lines. Some northern-area families may encounter this district; verify the exact address.
Schools within the district
General coverage: Centered in Evart and serving nearby rural areas across county lines. Families near the northeastern edge should verify their assigned district by address.
Schools within the district
MOISD supports the local districts and operates specialized education, career and transition programs. It is not a replacement resident district.
MOISD-operated locations and programs