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New Munich city, MN

ZIP 56356 — 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 56356

K-12 nearby
16
Public
11
Private
5
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 56356 (New Munich, MN) is associated with Melrose Public School District (LEA 2720550) 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 16 K-12 schools (11 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.5 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 Saint Johns University about 17.7 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Melrose Public School District
LEA ID
2720550
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (54)

  • Saint Johns University17.7 miles (28.5 km)4yr-private
  • College of Saint Benedict21.5 miles (34.5 km)4yr-private
  • Rasmussen University-Minnesota27.0 miles (43.5 km)4yr-private
  • St Cloud Technical and Community College28.1 miles (45.3 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Cloud State University29.5 miles (47.5 km)4yr-public
  • Alexandria Technical & Community College34.3 miles (55.2 km)2yr-public
  • Ridgewater College37.3 miles (60.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Minnesota-Morris55.5 miles (89.3 km)4yr-public
  • Central Lakes College-Brainerd55.8 miles (89.9 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College69.1 miles (111.1 km)2yr-public
  • Anoka Technical College70.8 miles (114.0 km)2yr-public
  • Crown College71.1 miles (114.4 km)4yr-private
Show all 54 colleges & universities
  • Anoka-Ramsey Community College74.9 miles (120.6 km)2yr-public
  • Hennepin Technical College75.4 miles (121.3 km)2yr-public
  • North Hennepin Community College76.0 miles (122.4 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota State Community and Technical College79.0 miles (127.2 km)2yr-public
  • Herzing University-Minneapolis79.6 miles (128.1 km)4yr-private
  • Adler Graduate School82.8 miles (133.2 km)4yr-private
  • Dunwoody College of Technology84.3 miles (135.7 km)4yr-private
  • Minneapolis Community and Technical College84.6 miles (136.1 km)2yr-public
  • Walden University85.0 miles (136.8 km)4yr-private
  • Capella University85.1 miles (136.9 km)4yr-private
  • Minneapolis College of Art and Design85.6 miles (137.7 km)4yr-private
  • North Central University85.7 miles (137.9 km)4yr-private
  • Bethlehem College & Seminary85.9 miles (138.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities86.6 miles (139.3 km)4yr-public
  • Augsburg University86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-private
  • Bethel University86.8 miles (139.7 km)4yr-private
  • Pine Technical & Community College87.1 miles (140.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Northwestern-St Paul87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-private
  • Luther Seminary87.8 miles (141.3 km)4yr-private
  • United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern Health Sciences University88.4 miles (142.2 km)4yr-private
  • Normandale Community College88.5 miles (142.5 km)2yr-public
  • Bethany Global University88.5 miles (142.5 km)4yr-private
  • American Academy of Health and Wellness88.6 miles (142.6 km)4yr-private
  • Academy College88.6 miles (142.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of St Thomas89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-private
  • Hamline University89.8 miles (144.5 km)4yr-private
  • St Catherine University90.5 miles (145.6 km)4yr-private
  • Macalester College90.6 miles (145.9 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia University-Saint Paul90.8 miles (146.1 km)4yr-private
  • Diverse Media Institute90.8 miles (146.2 km)2yr-private
  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law91.7 miles (147.6 km)4yr-private
  • Martin Luther College92.5 miles (148.8 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Paul College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Office93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-public
  • Metropolitan State University93.9 miles (151.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Minnesota State University94.9 miles (152.7 km)4yr-public
  • Century College95.1 miles (153.1 km)2yr-public
  • Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School96.0 miles (154.4 km)4yr-private
  • Gustavus Adolphus College97.9 miles (157.6 km)4yr-private
  • Inver Hills Community College99.4 miles (160.0 km)2yr-public
  • North Dakota State College of Science99.5 miles (160.2 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——3.9 miles (6.3 km)
SACRED HEART SCHOOLprivate——4.0 miles (6.5 km)
BEACON PROGRAM W CENTRAL ED. DIST.public——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
WEST CENTRAL EDUCATION DISTRICT B-2public——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
WCED Credit Recoverypublic——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
WEST CENTRAL AREA LEARNING CENTERpublic——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
MELROSE SECONDARYpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
MELROSE MIDDLEpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
MELROSE ELEMENTARYpublic——4.5 miles (7.3 km)
MONTESSORI OF MELROSEprivate——4.7 miles (7.5 km)
ST JOHNS-ST ANDREWS CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——5.4 miles (8.6 km)
Albany Area Early Learning Centerpublic——9.0 miles (14.5 km)
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOLprivate——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Albany Area Middle Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Albany Area High Schoolpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
ALBANY ELEMENTARYpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56356

What school district is ZIP code 56356 in?
ZIP 56356 (New Munich, MN) maps to Melrose Public School District (LEA ID 2720550) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 56356?
US5 lists 16 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56356 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56356 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.5%
High school47.0%
Less than HS6.1%
School districtMelrose Public School District