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ZIP 55780 — 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 55780

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

ZIP 55780 (MN) is associated with Carlton Public School District (LEA 2707590) 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 8.9 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 Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College about 11.7 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Carlton Public School District
LEA ID
2707590
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (12)

  • Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College11.7 miles (18.8 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Superior College27.0 miles (43.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Superior28.8 miles (46.4 km)4yr-public
  • The College of Saint Scholastica29.4 miles (47.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Minnesota-Duluth30.4 miles (48.9 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota North College51.8 miles (83.3 km)2yr-public
  • Pine Technical & Community College61.5 miles (99.0 km)2yr-public
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd76.0 miles (122.3 km)2yr-public
  • Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northland College86.8 miles (139.8 km)4yr-private
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School90.9 miles (146.3 km)4yr-private
  • Northwood Technical College95.1 miles (153.0 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
CROMWELL-WRIGHT ELEMENTARYpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
CROMWELL-WRIGHT SECONDARYpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Fond du Lac Ojibwe Schoolpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 55780

What school district is ZIP code 55780 in?
ZIP 55780 (MN) maps to Carlton Public School District (LEA ID 2707590) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 55780?
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 55780 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 55780 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher7.8%
High school53.3%
Less than HS8.4%
School districtCarlton Public School District