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Lowes CDP, KY

ZIP 42061 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 42061

K-12 nearby
6
Public
4
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 42061 (Lowes, KY) is associated with Graves County School District (LEA 2102280) 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 6 K-12 schools (4 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.8 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 West Kentucky Community and Technical College about 13.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Graves County School District
LEA ID
2102280
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (32)

  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College13.2 miles (21.3 km)2yr-public
  • Shawnee Community College30.6 miles (49.2 km)2yr-public
  • Murray State University30.8 miles (49.6 km)4yr-public
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin37.9 miles (60.9 km)4yr-public
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll48.2 miles (77.5 km)2yr-public
  • Southeast Missouri State University51.5 miles (82.9 km)4yr-public
  • Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center51.7 miles (83.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences51.8 miles (83.4 km)4yr-private
  • Bethel University53.3 miles (85.8 km)4yr-private
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie53.7 miles (86.5 km)2yr-public
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest59.4 miles (95.5 km)2yr-public
  • John A Logan College62.3 miles (100.3 km)2yr-public
Show all 32 colleges & universities
  • Southern Illinois University-System Office62.4 miles (100.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale62.6 miles (100.7 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Illinois College62.7 miles (100.9 km)2yr-public
  • Dyersburg State Community College67.3 miles (108.4 km)2yr-public
  • Hopkinsville Community College70.6 miles (113.7 km)2yr-public
  • Ross College-Hopkinsville71.5 miles (115.0 km)2yr-private
  • North Central Institute76.5 miles (123.2 km)2yr-private
  • Madisonville Community College76.6 miles (123.3 km)2yr-public
  • Austin Peay State University81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-public
  • Union University83.5 miles (134.3 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State Community College85.5 miles (137.6 km)2yr-public
  • Rend Lake College86.7 miles (139.5 km)2yr-public
  • Lane College86.8 miles (139.6 km)4yr-private
  • Henderson Community College88.1 miles (141.7 km)2yr-public
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson88.6 miles (142.6 km)2yr-public
  • Three Rivers College92.3 miles (148.5 km)2yr-public
  • Arkansas Northeastern College93.5 miles (150.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Indiana95.6 miles (153.8 km)4yr-public
  • Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson96.7 miles (155.7 km)2yr-public
  • Freed-Hardeman University99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
HICKORY AMISH MENNONITE SCHOOLprivate——4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Fancy Farm Elementary Schoolpublic——6.2 miles (10.0 km)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY K-12private——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Carlisle County Middle Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Carlisle County High Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Carlisle County Elementary Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 42061

What school district is ZIP code 42061 in?
ZIP 42061 (Lowes, KY) maps to Graves County School District (LEA ID 2102280) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 42061?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 42061 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 42061 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school17.9%
Less than HS73.2%
School districtGraves County School District