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Powellville CDP, MD

ZIP 21850 — 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 21850

K-12 nearby
16
Public
9
Private
7
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 21850 (Powellville, MD) is associated with Wicomico County Public Schools (LEA 2400690) 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 16 K-12 schools (9 public, 7 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.4 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 Wor-Wic Community College about 5.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Wicomico County Public Schools
LEA ID
2400690
Private school share (ACS)
0.2%

Colleges & universities (82)

  • Wor-Wic Community College5.6 miles (9.0 km)2yr-public
  • Salisbury University11.3 miles (18.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore19.0 miles (30.6 km)4yr-public
  • Eastern Shore Community College53.5 miles (86.1 km)2yr-public
  • Chesapeake College55.1 miles (88.7 km)2yr-public
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland57.4 miles (92.3 km)4yr-public
  • Delaware State University57.5 miles (92.6 km)4yr-public
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Terry58.5 miles (94.1 km)4yr-public
  • Delaware Technical Community College-Central Office58.6 miles (94.4 km)4yr-public
  • Washington College69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-private
  • United States Naval Academy72.5 miles (116.6 km)4yr-public
  • St. John's College72.9 miles (117.4 km)4yr-private
Show all 82 colleges & universities
  • Anne Arundel Community College76.7 miles (123.4 km)2yr-public
  • Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus76.7 miles (123.5 km)2yr-public
  • Prince George's Community College85.2 miles (137.2 km)2yr-public
  • Atlantic Cape Community College85.2 miles (137.2 km)2yr-public
  • Bowie State University86.4 miles (139.0 km)4yr-public
  • Rappahannock Community College86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Maryland Global Campus87.0 miles (140.1 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Maryland88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-private
  • College of Southern Maryland88.3 miles (142.1 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Landover89.1 miles (143.4 km)2yr-private
  • Community College of Baltimore County90.0 miles (144.8 km)2yr-public
  • Stockton University90.9 miles (146.3 km)4yr-public
  • University System of Maryland91.2 miles (146.7 km)4yr-public
  • University System of Maryland-Research Centers91.2 miles (146.7 km)4yr-public
  • Capitol Technology University91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-private
  • Wilmington University91.8 miles (147.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Maryland, Baltimore91.9 miles (147.9 km)4yr-public
  • Salem Community College92.5 miles (148.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Baltimore92.5 miles (148.9 km)4yr-public
  • Maryland Institute College of Art92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Delaware93.0 miles (149.7 km)4yr-public
  • Morgan State University93.3 miles (150.1 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Michael College of Allied Health93.3 miles (150.2 km)2yr-private
  • Cecil College93.4 miles (150.3 km)2yr-public
  • Johns Hopkins University93.8 miles (151.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Maryland-Baltimore County94.0 miles (151.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Maryland-College Park94.0 miles (151.3 km)4yr-public
  • Gallaudet University94.1 miles (151.4 km)4yr-private
  • Rowan University94.3 miles (151.7 km)4yr-public
  • Coppin State University94.4 miles (152.0 km)4yr-public
  • Loyola University Maryland94.7 miles (152.4 km)4yr-private
  • Notre Dame of Maryland University94.8 miles (152.6 km)4yr-private
  • Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies95.0 miles (152.9 km)4yr-private
  • Baltimore City Community College95.0 miles (152.9 km)2yr-public
  • The Catholic University of America95.0 miles (152.9 km)4yr-private
  • Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family95.0 miles (152.9 km)4yr-private
  • Trinity Washington University95.1 miles (153.1 km)4yr-private
  • Harford Community College95.6 miles (153.8 km)2yr-public
  • DeVry University-Virginia95.7 miles (153.9 km)4yr-private
  • Delaware College of Art and Design95.7 miles (154.0 km)2yr-private
  • Howard University95.7 miles (154.0 km)4yr-private
  • Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia95.8 miles (154.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of the Potomac-Washington DC Campus95.8 miles (154.2 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Delaware95.8 miles (154.2 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Washington DC95.9 miles (154.3 km)4yr-private
  • Career Technical Institute95.9 miles (154.3 km)2yr-private
  • Strayer University-District of Columbia96.0 miles (154.5 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Global Region96.0 miles (154.5 km)4yr-private
  • Washington University of Science and Technology96.0 miles (154.5 km)4yr-private
  • Windsor University96.2 miles (154.9 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of World Politics96.2 miles (154.9 km)4yr-private
  • NewU University96.3 miles (154.9 km)4yr-private
  • George Washington University96.5 miles (155.4 km)4yr-private
  • Goldey-Beacom College96.6 miles (155.5 km)4yr-private
  • Washington Adventist University96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-private
  • Towson University96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-public
  • Goucher College96.9 miles (156.0 km)4yr-private
  • Maryland University of Integrative Health97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
  • National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts97.7 miles (157.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Management and Technology97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
  • Georgetown University98.0 miles (157.8 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Virginia98.2 miles (158.0 km)4yr-private
  • Bais HaMedrash and Mesivta of Baltimore98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-private
  • Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College98.4 miles (158.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of the District of Columbia98.6 miles (158.7 km)4yr-public
  • Howard Community College99.1 miles (159.5 km)2yr-public
  • Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-public
  • American University99.5 miles (160.2 km)4yr-private
  • Wesley Theological Seminary99.7 miles (160.4 km)4yr-private
  • Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital99.8 miles (160.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Pittsville Elementary & Middlepublic——2.4 miles (3.8 km)
Willards Elementarypublic——3.1 miles (5.1 km)
Beaver Run Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
SALISBURY BAPTIST ACADEMYprivate——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
THE SALISBURY SCHOOLprivate——7.3 miles (11.8 km)
SALISBURY MENNONITE SCHOOLprivate——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
SALISBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Glen Avenue Schoolpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
WICOMICO DAY SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
FAITH BAPTIST SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Wicomico County Evening Highpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Parkside Highpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
East Salisbury Elementarypublic——9.7 miles (15.5 km)
Buckingham Elementarypublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOLprivate——9.9 miles (16.0 km)
Wicomico Highpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 21850

What school district is ZIP code 21850 in?
ZIP 21850 (Powellville, MD) maps to Wicomico County Public Schools (LEA ID 2400690) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 21850?
US5 lists 16 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 7 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 21850 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 21850 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher11.4%
High school49.0%
Less than HS13.5%
School districtWicomico County Public Schools