, MI
ZIP 48721 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working ClassLow Snow Area
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 48721
K-12 nearby
1
Public
1
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 48721 (MI) is associated with Alcona Community Schools (LEA 2602160) 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 1 K-12 school (1 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.1 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 Alpena Community College about 19.6 miles away (4yr-public).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 48721
What school district is ZIP code 48721 in?
ZIP 48721 (MI) maps to Alcona Community Schools (LEA ID 2602160) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 48721?
US5 lists 1 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 1 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 48721 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 48721 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.1% |
| High school | 38.3% |
| Less than HS | 5.9% |
| School district | Alcona Community Schools |