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ZIP 54870 — 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 54870

K-12 nearby
5
Public
4
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 54870 (WI) is associated with Birchwood School District (LEA 5501170) 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 5 K-12 schools (4 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.4% 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 Northwood Technical College about 15.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Birchwood School District
LEA ID
5501170
Private school share (ACS)
0.4%

Colleges & universities (52)

  • Northwood Technical College15.8 miles (25.4 km)2yr-public
  • Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University25.5 miles (41.0 km)4yr-public
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School54.9 miles (88.4 km)4yr-private
  • Pine Technical & Community College58.0 miles (93.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout58.2 miles (93.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire64.3 miles (103.5 km)4yr-public
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College64.5 miles (103.9 km)2yr-public
  • The Professional Hair Design Academy65.8 miles (105.8 km)2yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior71.3 miles (114.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls72.1 miles (116.0 km)4yr-public
  • Northland College74.0 miles (119.0 km)4yr-private
  • Century College74.5 miles (120.0 km)2yr-public
Show all 52 colleges & universities
  • Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College75.1 miles (120.8 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Superior College76.4 miles (122.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth78.0 miles (125.5 km)4yr-public
  • The College of Saint Scholastica78.1 miles (125.7 km)4yr-private
  • Bethel University81.0 miles (130.3 km)4yr-private
  • Metropolitan State University81.7 miles (131.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Northwestern-St Paul82.1 miles (132.2 km)4yr-private
  • American Academy of Health and Wellness82.8 miles (133.2 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office83.0 miles (133.5 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Paul College83.4 miles (134.3 km)2yr-public
  • Diverse Media Institute84.7 miles (136.3 km)2yr-private
  • Hamline University84.8 miles (136.4 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law84.8 miles (136.5 km)4yr-private
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College84.9 miles (136.7 km)2yr-public
  • Concordia University-Saint Paul85.1 miles (137.0 km)4yr-private
  • Luther Seminary85.3 miles (137.2 km)4yr-private
  • Macalester College86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-private
  • United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities86.4 miles (139.1 km)4yr-private
  • Anoka Technical College86.5 miles (139.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of St Thomas86.7 miles (139.5 km)4yr-private
  • Inver Hills Community College87.0 miles (140.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-public
  • St Catherine University87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-private
  • Augsburg University87.7 miles (141.2 km)4yr-private
  • North Hennepin Community College88.0 miles (141.7 km)2yr-public
  • Walden University88.1 miles (141.8 km)4yr-private
  • Bethlehem College & Seminary88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-private
  • Capella University88.5 miles (142.4 km)4yr-private
  • North Central University88.5 miles (142.4 km)4yr-private
  • Minneapolis Community and Technical College89.2 miles (143.6 km)2yr-public
  • Hennepin Technical College89.4 miles (143.8 km)2yr-public
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
  • Dunwoody College of Technology89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota County Technical College92.4 miles (148.6 km)2yr-public
  • Gogebic Community College93.4 miles (150.3 km)2yr-public
  • Herzing University-Minneapolis94.0 miles (151.3 km)4yr-private
  • Academy College94.7 miles (152.4 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern Health Sciences University95.3 miles (153.5 km)4yr-private
  • Normandale Community College97.1 miles (156.2 km)2yr-public
  • Adler Graduate School97.4 miles (156.8 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Haugen Elementarypublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Shell Lake Primary (K-2)public——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Shell Lake Elementary (3-6)public——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Shell Lake Junior/Senior Highpublic——7.9 miles (12.7 km)
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOLprivate——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 54870

What school district is ZIP code 54870 in?
ZIP 54870 (WI) maps to Birchwood School District (LEA ID 5501170) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 54870?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 54870 attend private school?
About 0.4% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 54870 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.5%
High school35.1%
Less than HS3.2%
School districtBirchwood School District