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Beaver Creek city, MN

ZIP 56116 — 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 56116

K-12 nearby
15
Public
14
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 56116 (Beaver Creek, MN) is associated with Pipestone Area School District (LEA 2700108) 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 15 K-12 schools (14 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% 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 California Intercontinental University about 17.5 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Pipestone Area School District
LEA ID
2700108
Private school share (ACS)
0.2%

Colleges & universities (29)

  • California Intercontinental University17.5 miles (28.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls18.5 miles (29.8 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University18.6 miles (29.9 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University18.6 miles (29.9 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center18.7 miles (30.1 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College19.9 miles (32.1 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University38.4 miles (61.8 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College39.1 miles (62.9 km)2yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology39.2 miles (63.1 km)2yr-private
  • Dakota State University45.5 miles (73.3 km)4yr-public
  • Northwestern College45.6 miles (73.4 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology52.0 miles (83.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 29 colleges & universities
  • South Dakota State University52.4 miles (84.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of South Dakota63.4 miles (102.0 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Minnesota State University65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-public
  • Mount Marty University72.6 miles (116.8 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital72.6 miles (116.9 km)2yr-private
  • Briar Cliff University75.2 miles (121.0 km)4yr-private
  • St Luke's College75.6 miles (121.7 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College78.2 miles (125.9 km)2yr-public
  • Morningside University78.8 miles (126.8 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa Lakes Community College79.1 miles (127.3 km)2yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College81.0 miles (130.3 km)2yr-public
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City81.0 miles (130.4 km)2yr-private
  • Dakota Wesleyan University82.4 miles (132.6 km)4yr-private
  • Buena Vista University89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College92.0 miles (148.1 km)2yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College95.4 miles (153.5 km)2yr-public
  • Lake Area Technical College95.6 miles (153.9 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
HILLS-BEAVER CREEK ELEMENTARYpublic——1.2 miles (2.0 km)
Valley Springs Elementary - 04public——4.8 miles (7.8 km)
HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SECONDARYpublic——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Out of State Care and Treatmentpublic——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
HILLS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Garretson Elementary - 02public——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Garretson High School - 01public——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Garretson Middle School - 03public——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
LUVERNE MIDDLEpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
LUVERNE SENIOR HIGHpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
LUVERNE ELEMENTARYpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
LUVERNE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Out-of-State Care and Treatmentpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Brandon Valley High School - 01public——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02public——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56116

What school district is ZIP code 56116 in?
ZIP 56116 (Beaver Creek, MN) maps to Pipestone Area School District (LEA ID 2700108) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 56116?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 14 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56116 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56116 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher27.6%
High school33.2%
Less than HS5.6%
School districtPipestone Area School District