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ZIP 55779 — 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 55779

K-12 nearby
4
Public
4
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 55779 (MN) is associated with St. Louis County School District (LEA 2700008) 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 4 K-12 schools (4 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College about 15.1 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
St. Louis County School District
LEA ID
2700008
Private school share (ACS)
0.1%

Colleges & universities (10)

  • Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College15.1 miles (24.3 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Superior College16.7 miles (26.9 km)2yr-public
  • The College of Saint Scholastica17.4 miles (28.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth18.4 miles (29.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior21.5 miles (34.6 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota North College41.9 miles (67.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northland College77.9 miles (125.4 km)4yr-private
  • Pine Technical & Community College79.3 miles (127.6 km)2yr-public
  • Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University84.4 miles (135.8 km)4yr-public
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd92.4 miles (148.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
N.E. Regional Correction Cntr.public——5.7 miles (9.1 km)
SOUTH RIDGE SECONDARYpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
SOUTH RIDGE ELEMENTARYpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Pike Lake Elementarypublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 55779

What school district is ZIP code 55779 in?
ZIP 55779 (MN) maps to St. Louis County School District (LEA ID 2700008) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 55779?
US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 55779 attend private school?
About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 55779 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher27.6%
High school32.0%
Less than HS4.9%
School districtSt. Louis County School District