, MI
ZIP 48889 — 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 48889
K-12 nearby
18
Public
15
Private
3
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 48889 (MI) is associated with Alma Public Schools (LEA 2602640) 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 18 K-12 schools (15 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.1 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 Alma College about 9.4 miles away (4yr-private).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 48889
What school district is ZIP code 48889 in?
ZIP 48889 (MI) maps to Alma Public Schools (LEA ID 2602640) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 48889?
US5 lists 18 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 48889 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 48889 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
| High school | 50.8% |
| Less than HS | 6.1% |
| School district | Alma Public Schools |