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ZIP 12966 — 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 12966

K-12 nearby
8
Public
8
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 12966 (NY) is associated with Brushton-Moira Central School District (LEA 3605820) 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 8 K-12 schools (8 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science about 26.5 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Brushton-Moira Central School District
LEA ID
3605820
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (20)

  • Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science26.5 miles (42.6 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY College at Potsdam28.8 miles (46.4 km)4yr-public
  • Clarkson University30.0 miles (48.3 km)4yr-private
  • North Country Community College36.3 miles (58.4 km)2yr-public
  • St Lawrence University39.2 miles (63.1 km)4yr-private
  • SUNY College of Technology at Canton39.9 miles (64.2 km)4yr-public
  • CVPH Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology47.1 miles (75.8 km)2yr-private
  • State University of New York at Plattsburgh47.3 miles (76.1 km)4yr-public
  • Clinton Community College49.2 miles (79.1 km)2yr-public
  • Champlain College63.9 miles (102.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Vermont64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Michael's College65.0 miles (104.6 km)4yr-private
Show all 20 colleges & universities
  • Word of Life Bible Institute79.7 miles (128.2 km)2yr-private
  • Davis College79.7 miles (128.2 km)4yr-private
  • Middlebury College82.1 miles (132.1 km)4yr-private
  • Jefferson Community College93.3 miles (150.2 km)2yr-public
  • Community College of Vermont97.7 miles (157.2 km)2yr-public
  • Norwich University97.9 miles (157.6 km)4yr-private
  • Vermont State Colleges-Office of the Chancellor98.4 miles (158.4 km)4yr-public
  • Vermont College of Fine Arts98.6 miles (158.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
BRUSHTON GRADE SCHOOLpublic——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
BRUSHTON-MOIRA HIGH SCHOOLpublic——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
MALONE MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
FRANKLIN-ESSEX-HAMILTON BOCESpublic——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
FLANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
FRANKLIN ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOLpublic——7.4 miles (12.0 km)
SAINT JOSEPH'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——7.4 miles (12.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 12966

What school district is ZIP code 12966 in?
ZIP 12966 (NY) maps to Brushton-Moira Central School District (LEA ID 3605820) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 12966?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 8 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 12966 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 12966 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.4%
High school33.9%
Less than HS18.6%
School districtBrushton-Moira Central School District