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Armstrong city, IA

ZIP 50514 — 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 50514

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 50514 (Armstrong, IA) is associated with North Union Community School District (LEA 1903850) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 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 Iowa Lakes Community College about 18.3 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
North Union Community School District
LEA ID
1903850
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (21)

  • Iowa Lakes Community College18.3 miles (29.4 km)2yr-public
  • Waldorf University43.0 miles (69.3 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato55.8 miles (89.8 km)4yr-public
  • South Central College56.6 miles (91.0 km)2yr-public
  • Bethany Lutheran College57.2 miles (92.1 km)4yr-private
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology58.6 miles (94.2 km)2yr-private
  • Martin Luther College61.5 miles (99.0 km)4yr-private
  • Buena Vista University65.1 miles (104.7 km)4yr-private
  • La James International College-Ft Dodge65.1 miles (104.8 km)2yr-private
  • Iowa Central Community College65.3 miles (105.2 km)2yr-public
  • La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology66.5 miles (107.0 km)2yr-private
  • Gustavus Adolphus College67.5 miles (108.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 21 colleges & universities
  • North Iowa Area Community College69.8 miles (112.3 km)2yr-public
  • Northwest Iowa Community College72.6 miles (116.8 km)2yr-public
  • Riverland Community College76.1 miles (122.5 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern College84.9 miles (136.6 km)4yr-private
  • Ellsworth Community College86.5 miles (139.2 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Minnesota State University96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-public
  • St Olaf College96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-private
  • Carleton College97.6 miles (157.1 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
North Union High Schoolpublic——1.2 miles (1.9 km)
North Kossuth Elementary Schoolpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)
North Union Middle Schoolpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 50514

What school district is ZIP code 50514 in?
ZIP 50514 (Armstrong, IA) maps to North Union Community School District (LEA ID 1903850) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 50514?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 50514 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 50514 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.8%
High school39.7%
Less than HS7.2%
School districtNorth Union Community School District