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Clare city, MI

ZIP 48617 — 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 48617

K-12 nearby
15
Public
11
Private
4
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 48617 (Clare, MI) is associated with Beaverton Rural Schools (LEA 2604440) 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 (11 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.2 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 Mid Michigan College about 8.5 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Beaverton Rural Schools
LEA ID
2604440
Private school share (ACS)
0.1%

Colleges & universities (35)

  • Mid Michigan College8.5 miles (13.7 km)2yr-public
  • Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College16.5 miles (26.6 km)2yr-public
  • Central Michigan University18.2 miles (29.3 km)4yr-public
  • Northwood University26.8 miles (43.2 km)4yr-private
  • Alma College32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-private
  • Ferris State University39.8 miles (64.0 km)4yr-public
  • Delta College41.7 miles (67.1 km)2yr-public
  • Saginaw Valley State University44.3 miles (71.4 km)4yr-public
  • Montcalm Community College45.6 miles (73.3 km)2yr-public
  • Kirtland Community College51.9 miles (83.5 km)2yr-public
  • School of Missionary Aviation Technology65.3 miles (105.2 km)2yr-private
  • Baker College65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-private
Show all 35 colleges & universities
  • Kuyper College72.2 miles (116.2 km)4yr-private
  • Ross College-Grand Rapids North73.1 miles (117.6 km)2yr-private
  • Cornerstone University74.6 miles (120.1 km)4yr-private
  • Great Lakes Christian College75.9 miles (122.1 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern Michigan College76.4 miles (122.9 km)4yr-public
  • Aquinas College76.7 miles (123.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kettering University76.8 miles (123.6 km)4yr-private
  • Calvin University77.2 miles (124.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Michigan-Flint77.2 miles (124.3 km)4yr-public
  • Calvin Theological Seminary77.3 miles (124.4 km)4yr-private
  • Lansing Community College77.3 miles (124.5 km)2yr-public
  • Grand Rapids Community College77.5 miles (124.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mott Community College77.8 miles (125.2 km)2yr-public
  • Thomas M Cooley Law School77.8 miles (125.3 km)4yr-private
  • Douglas J Aveda Institute78.1 miles (125.6 km)2yr-private
  • Michigan State University78.3 miles (126.0 km)4yr-public
  • Davenport University80.4 miles (129.4 km)4yr-private
  • Grace Christian University80.9 miles (130.1 km)4yr-private
  • West Shore Community College81.3 miles (130.8 km)2yr-public
  • Muskegon Community College84.9 miles (136.6 km)2yr-public
  • Grand Valley State University85.0 miles (136.8 km)4yr-public
  • Cleary University97.0 miles (156.1 km)4yr-private
  • The University of Olivet97.9 miles (157.5 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
EAST DOVER SCHOOLprivate——2.4 miles (3.8 km)
Clare High Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Clare Middle Schoolpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
Clare Primary Schoolpublic——3.1 miles (5.0 km)
SHADY LAWN AMISH PAROCHIAL SCHOOLprivate——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Clare Pioneer High Schoolpublic——3.8 miles (6.1 km)
GREAT LAKES MENNONITE SCHOOLprivate——3.9 miles (6.2 km)
Farwell Middle Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Farwell High Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Farwell Elementary Schoolpublic——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
ClareGladwin Area Schoolpublic——8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Farwell Timberland Alternative High Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
MEADOW BROOKprivate——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Coleman Elementary Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
Coleman JuniorSenior High Schoolpublic——10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 48617

What school district is ZIP code 48617 in?
ZIP 48617 (Clare, MI) maps to Beaverton Rural Schools (LEA ID 2604440) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 48617?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 48617 attend private school?
About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 48617 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.3%
High school32.4%
Less than HS14.0%
School districtBeaverton Rural Schools