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Alden CDP, MI

ZIP 49612 — Schools & Education

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 49612

K-12 nearby
15
Public
15
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 49612 (Alden, MI) is associated with Kalkaska Public Schools (LEA 2620050) 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 15 K-12 schools (15 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Northwestern Michigan College about 18.3 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Kalkaska Public Schools
LEA ID
2620050
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (10)

  • Northwestern Michigan College18.3 miles (29.5 km)4yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College31.9 miles (51.3 km)2yr-public
  • North Central Michigan College37.0 miles (59.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mid Michigan College66.2 miles (106.5 km)2yr-public
  • West Shore Community College80.2 miles (129.0 km)2yr-public
  • Ferris State University82.2 miles (132.3 km)4yr-public
  • Alpena Community College89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College90.2 miles (145.1 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University91.0 miles (146.4 km)4yr-public
  • Northwood University97.8 miles (157.4 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Rapid City Elementary Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.6 km)
Cherryland Middle Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Elk Rapids High Schoolpublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Sunrise Academypublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Lakeland Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
John R Rodger Elementary Schoolpublic——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Bellaire MiddleHigh Schoolpublic——8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Mancelona High Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Mancelona Elementary Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Mancelona Middle Schoolpublic——8.9 miles (14.4 km)
Kalkaska Middle Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Kalkaska Elementary Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Kalkaska High Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
Mill Creek Elementary Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)
Mill Creek Academypublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 49612

What school district is ZIP code 49612 in?
ZIP 49612 (Alden, MI) maps to Kalkaska Public Schools (LEA ID 2620050) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 49612?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 49612 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 49612 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher47.9%
High school24.1%
Less than HS3.1%
School districtKalkaska Public Schools