ZIP 56054 — 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 56054

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 56054 (Lafayette, MN) is associated with Sibley East School District (LEA 2700102) 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 8 K-12 schools (4 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.4 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 Martin Luther College about 10.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Sibley East School District

LEA ID

2700102

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (60)

Martin Luther College10.2 miles (16.4 km)4yr-private
Gustavus Adolphus College21.3 miles (34.2 km)4yr-private
South Central College24.2 miles (38.9 km)2yr-public
Bethany Lutheran College26.5 miles (42.7 km)4yr-private
Minnesota State University-Mankato27.2 miles (43.8 km)4yr-public
Crown College43.9 miles (70.7 km)4yr-private
Bethany Global University55.2 miles (88.9 km)4yr-private
Adler Graduate School57.0 miles (91.7 km)4yr-private
Normandale Community College58.0 miles (93.4 km)2yr-public
St Olaf College58.8 miles (94.6 km)4yr-private
Ridgewater College59.5 miles (95.7 km)2yr-public
Northwestern Health Sciences University59.6 miles (95.9 km)4yr-private

Show all 60 colleges & universities

Carleton College60.2 miles (96.8 km)4yr-private
Academy College60.3 miles (97.0 km)4yr-private
Herzing University-Minneapolis60.5 miles (97.3 km)4yr-private
Minnesota West Community and Technical College63.8 miles (102.7 km)2yr-public
Dunwoody College of Technology64.9 miles (104.4 km)4yr-private
Minneapolis College of Art and Design64.9 miles (104.5 km)4yr-private
Minneapolis Community and Technical College65.1 miles (104.8 km)2yr-public
North Central University65.9 miles (106.0 km)4yr-private
Capella University65.9 miles (106.0 km)4yr-private
Bethlehem College & Seminary66.2 miles (106.5 km)4yr-private
Hennepin Technical College66.2 miles (106.5 km)2yr-public
Walden University66.2 miles (106.6 km)4yr-private
Augsburg University66.7 miles (107.3 km)4yr-private
Dakota County Technical College67.1 miles (108.0 km)2yr-public
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities67.1 miles (108.0 km)4yr-public
North Hennepin Community College67.5 miles (108.6 km)2yr-public
St Catherine University67.5 miles (108.7 km)4yr-private
University of St Thomas68.0 miles (109.4 km)4yr-private
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities68.1 miles (109.5 km)4yr-private
Southwest Minnesota State University68.4 miles (110.0 km)4yr-public
Macalester College68.7 miles (110.5 km)4yr-private
Luther Seminary69.2 miles (111.3 km)4yr-private
Concordia University-Saint Paul69.6 miles (112.1 km)4yr-private
Hamline University69.8 miles (112.3 km)4yr-private
Diverse Media Institute70.0 miles (112.7 km)2yr-private
Mitchell Hamline School of Law70.1 miles (112.8 km)4yr-private
Inver Hills Community College70.3 miles (113.1 km)2yr-public
Anoka-Ramsey Community College71.5 miles (115.0 km)2yr-public
Saint Paul College71.5 miles (115.1 km)2yr-public
Anoka Technical College71.5 miles (115.1 km)2yr-public
American Academy of Health and Wellness71.6 miles (115.3 km)4yr-private
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office72.1 miles (116.0 km)4yr-public
University of Northwestern-St Paul72.2 miles (116.2 km)4yr-private
Metropolitan State University73.3 miles (118.0 km)4yr-public
Bethel University73.4 miles (118.1 km)4yr-private
Iowa Lakes Community College75.0 miles (120.8 km)2yr-public
Rasmussen University-Minnesota77.3 miles (124.5 km)4yr-private
College of Saint Benedict77.9 miles (125.3 km)4yr-private
Saint Cloud State University78.0 miles (125.5 km)4yr-public
Saint Johns University79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-private
St Cloud Technical and Community College79.6 miles (128.1 km)2yr-public
Century College80.1 miles (129.0 km)2yr-public
Avalon School of Cosmetology82.5 miles (132.8 km)2yr-private
Riverland Community College86.2 miles (138.7 km)2yr-public
Waldorf University88.8 miles (143.0 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-River Falls90.8 miles (146.1 km)4yr-public
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science98.7 miles (158.8 km)4yr-private
University of Minnesota-Rochester98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
GFW High School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
GFW Middle School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
New Ulm CTE Center	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Washington Learning Center	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.9 km)
CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL/NEW ULM AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
ST ANTHONY ELEMENTARY	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
NEW ULM AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56054

What school district is ZIP code 56054 in?

ZIP 56054 (Lafayette, MN) maps to Sibley East School District (LEA ID 2700102) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 56054?

US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 56054 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56054 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%
High school	27.8%
Less than HS	2.8%
School district	Sibley East School District

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