ZIP 49078 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49078

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI) is associated with Allegan Public Schools (LEA 2602220) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 27 K-12 schools (25 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Kalamazoo College about 14.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Allegan Public Schools

LEA ID

2602220

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (61)

Kalamazoo College14.2 miles (22.9 km)4yr-private
Western Michigan University14.5 miles (23.3 km)4yr-public
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine14.9 miles (23.9 km)4yr-private
West Michigan College of Barbering and Beauty16.4 miles (26.4 km)2yr-private
Kalamazoo Valley Community College17.2 miles (27.7 km)2yr-public
Davenport University28.0 miles (45.0 km)4yr-private
Hope College28.7 miles (46.2 km)4yr-private
Western Theological Seminary28.7 miles (46.2 km)4yr-private
Kellogg Community College29.9 miles (48.1 km)2yr-public
Grace Christian University31.0 miles (49.8 km)4yr-private
Calvin Theological Seminary32.3 miles (52.0 km)4yr-private
Calvin University32.5 miles (52.2 km)4yr-private

Show all 61 colleges & universities

Aquinas College34.1 miles (54.9 km)4yr-private
Grand Rapids Community College34.3 miles (55.3 km)2yr-public
Grand Valley State University34.8 miles (56.0 km)4yr-public
Cornerstone University35.8 miles (57.5 km)4yr-private
Kuyper College38.6 miles (62.2 km)4yr-private
Ross College-Grand Rapids North38.6 miles (62.2 km)2yr-private
Southwestern Michigan College39.4 miles (63.4 km)2yr-public
The University of Olivet41.3 miles (66.4 km)4yr-private
Glen Oaks Community College41.9 miles (67.4 km)2yr-public
Lake Michigan College42.6 miles (68.5 km)2yr-public
School of Missionary Aviation Technology46.6 miles (75.0 km)2yr-private
Andrews University47.5 miles (76.4 km)4yr-private
Albion College52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-private
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary57.7 miles (92.9 km)4yr-private
Muskegon Community College58.6 miles (94.4 km)2yr-public
Great Lakes Christian College58.9 miles (94.9 km)4yr-private
University of Notre Dame59.2 miles (95.2 km)4yr-private
Saint Mary's College59.3 miles (95.5 km)4yr-private
Holy Cross College59.8 miles (96.2 km)4yr-private
Bethel University59.8 miles (96.2 km)4yr-private
Indiana University-South Bend61.1 miles (98.4 km)4yr-public
John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences61.3 miles (98.6 km)4yr-private
Thomas M Cooley Law School62.5 miles (100.6 km)4yr-private
Montcalm Community College62.7 miles (101.0 km)2yr-public
Lansing Community College62.8 miles (101.1 km)2yr-public
Spring Arbor University62.9 miles (101.1 km)4yr-private
Goshen College63.0 miles (101.4 km)4yr-private
Douglas J Aveda Institute66.2 miles (106.6 km)2yr-private
Michigan State University66.4 miles (106.8 km)4yr-public
Hillsdale College67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-private
Trine University68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
Trine University-Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
Jackson College71.1 miles (114.5 km)4yr-public
Alma College82.5 miles (132.8 km)4yr-private
Ferris State University84.9 miles (136.6 km)4yr-public
Grace College and Theological Seminary86.2 miles (138.8 km)4yr-private
Marian University-Ancilla86.5 miles (139.3 km)4yr-private
Baker College86.8 miles (139.6 km)4yr-private
Central Michigan University91.2 miles (146.7 km)4yr-public
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College93.6 miles (150.6 km)2yr-public
Adrian College94.3 miles (151.8 km)4yr-private
Cleary University94.7 miles (152.4 km)4yr-private
Siena Heights University96.1 miles (154.6 km)4yr-private
Valparaiso University96.9 miles (155.9 km)4yr-private
College of Court Reporting Inc97.5 miles (157.0 km)2yr-private
Concordia Theological Seminary97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-private
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne98.6 miles (158.6 km)2yr-private
Purdue University Fort Wayne99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-public
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
Otsego High School	public	—	—	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Otsego West Campus High School	public	—	—	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Otsego Middle School	public	—	—	1.6 miles (2.6 km)
Washington Street Elementary School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
ST MARGARET SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.0 miles (3.2 km)
Dix Street Elementary School	public	—	—	2.6 miles (4.2 km)
Plainwell High School	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Starr Elementary School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Plainwell Middle School	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Gilkey Elementary School	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Renaissance High School	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Pine Trails Elementary School	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Outlook Academy	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Robert D Brandon Elem School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Martin High School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Tech Center	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Allegan Online K12	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Allegan Alternative High School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Alamo Elementary School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.7 km)
North Ward Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Hillside Learning Center	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
West Ward Elementary School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Dawson Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
LE White Middle School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Allegan High School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.1 km)
Cooper Elementary School	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
EAST MARTIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49078

What school district is ZIP code 49078 in?

ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI) maps to Allegan Public Schools (LEA ID 2602220) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 49078?

US5 lists 27 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 25 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 49078 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49078 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%
High school	39.2%
Less than HS	8.1%
School district	Allegan Public Schools

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