Schools near ZIP 49234

6 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Columbia Alternative Education Grades 6–12 Alternative · Columbia School District	1.7 mi	—	16% −31 vs state · 2024-25	—	17% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2021-22 → 16% in 2024-25	46%	0%	78	White 88%
Jackson Preparatory Early College Grades 6–12 Charter · Jackson Preparatory & Early College	3.2 mi	23% −8 vs state	56% +7 vs state	58% +19 vs state	3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26	30%	6%	260	White 65%
Townsend Elementary School Grades PK–6 · Vandercook Lake Public Schools	4.4 mi	15% −23 vs state	14% −28 vs state	28% −12 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 19% in 2025-26	83%	9%	316	White 73%
Columbia Central High School Grades 7–12 · Columbia School District	5.0 mi	36% +5 vs state	60% +8 vs state	42% +5 vs state	4% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26	30%	13%	637	White 89%
Vandercook Lake High School Grades 7–12 · Vandercook Lake Public Schools	5.2 mi	4% −26 vs state	25% −23 vs state	25% −12 vs state · 2024-25	4% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 14% in 2025-26	73%	22%	258	White 76%
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy Grades 1–12 Virtual Alternative · Vandercook Lake Public Schools	5.2 mi	—	38% −14 vs state	—	33% Average of math, English and science: 5% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26	95%	9%	55	White 85%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).