Tri County Area Schools, Michigan
Tri County Area Schools is a unified school district in Montcalm County, Newaygo County, and Kent County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 13,796 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 123 sq mi (319 km²) of land.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 13,796 ± 568
- Grades
- K–12
- Type
- Unified school district
- Counties
- Montcalm County69% of the district’s landNewaygo County24% of the district’s landKent County6% of the district’s land
- Land area
- 123 sq mi (319 km²)
- Median household income
- $76,209 ± $5,675
- Median home value
- $214,200 ± $15,219
- Water area
- 4.05 sq mi (10.5 km²)
- State
- Michigan
- Census code (GEOID)
- 2633930
- Coordinates (central point)
- 43.369970, -85.524186
These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Towns, townships and communities in Tri County Area Schools, largest first
- Reynolds Township5,571 people
- Pierson Township3,443 people
- Ensley Township2,644 people
- Howard City (village)1,636 people
- Sand Lake (village)484 people
- Pierson (village)119 people
A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.
Bordering unified school districts, nearest first
- Cedar Springs Public Schools9.9 mi south
- Newaygo Public School District11 mi west
- Lakeview Community Schools13 mi east
- Morley Stanwood Community Schools13 mi north
- Grant Public School District14 mi west
These share a boundary with Tri County Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.
Before using this answer for enrollment
A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Tri County Area Schools before you rely on it.
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