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New Salem village, IL

ZIP 62357 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 62357

K-12 nearby
10
Public
9
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 62357 (New Salem, IL) is associated with Western Community Unit School District 12 (LEA 1701387) 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 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.8 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 Hannibal-LaGrange University about 28.0 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Western Community Unit School District 12
LEA ID
1701387
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (70)

  • Hannibal-LaGrange University28.0 miles (45.1 km)4yr-private
  • John Wood Community College29.4 miles (47.4 km)2yr-public
  • Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences31.8 miles (51.1 km)4yr-private
  • Quincy University32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-private
  • Illinois College33.1 miles (53.3 km)4yr-private
  • Culver-Stockton College46.6 miles (75.0 km)4yr-private
  • Western Illinois University54.9 miles (88.3 km)4yr-public
  • Principia College57.9 miles (93.2 km)4yr-private
  • Blackburn College59.8 miles (96.3 km)4yr-private
  • Urshan Graduate School of Theology60.7 miles (97.7 km)4yr-private
  • Urshan University60.7 miles (97.7 km)4yr-private
  • Lewis and Clark Community College62.2 miles (100.1 km)2yr-public
Show all 70 colleges & universities
  • St Charles Community College65.1 miles (104.8 km)2yr-public
  • Lindenwood University65.2 miles (105.0 km)4yr-private
  • St. John's College-Department of Nursing65.5 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Illinois Springfield66.5 miles (107.1 km)4yr-public
  • Lincoln Land Community College66.8 miles (107.5 km)2yr-public
  • Midwest Institute66.8 miles (107.6 km)2yr-private
  • Saint Louis Community College68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-public
  • American Trade School71.1 miles (114.4 km)2yr-private
  • Spoon River College71.8 miles (115.5 km)2yr-public
  • Chamberlain University-Missouri71.8 miles (115.5 km)4yr-private
  • Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis72.3 miles (116.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Missouri-St Louis73.7 miles (118.6 km)4yr-public
  • Graham Hospital School of Nursing74.2 miles (119.4 km)2yr-private
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis74.5 miles (119.9 km)4yr-private
  • Logan University74.9 miles (120.6 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Baptist University75.3 miles (121.2 km)4yr-private
  • Covenant Theological Seminary75.4 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
  • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville77.2 miles (124.3 km)4yr-public
  • Washington University in St Louis77.7 miles (125.0 km)4yr-private
  • Fontbonne University77.9 miles (125.4 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia Seminary78.3 miles (126.1 km)4yr-private
  • Ranken Technical College78.7 miles (126.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis79.4 miles (127.8 km)4yr-private
  • Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing79.5 miles (127.9 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Community College79.6 miles (128.1 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Louis University80.0 miles (128.7 km)4yr-private
  • Aquinas Institute of Theology80.1 miles (128.9 km)4yr-private
  • Harris-Stowe State University80.6 miles (129.6 km)4yr-public
  • Eden Theological Seminary80.6 miles (129.6 km)4yr-private
  • Webster University80.8 miles (130.0 km)4yr-private
  • Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis80.8 miles (130.0 km)4yr-private
  • Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts81.0 miles (130.4 km)4yr-private
  • William Woods University81.3 miles (130.9 km)4yr-private
  • Kenrick Glennon Seminary81.5 miles (131.1 km)4yr-private
  • St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton81.7 miles (131.4 km)4yr-private
  • Westminster College82.0 miles (132.0 km)4yr-private
  • Central Christian College of the Bible85.5 miles (137.6 km)4yr-private
  • Monmouth College85.8 miles (138.0 km)4yr-private
  • Moberly Area Community College86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-public
  • Lincoln Christian University86.7 miles (139.5 km)4yr-private
  • East Central College86.8 miles (139.8 km)2yr-public
  • Knox College90.7 miles (145.9 km)4yr-private
  • Carl Sandburg College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
  • Stephens College92.7 miles (149.2 km)4yr-private
  • Columbia College92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-private
  • McKendree University93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Missouri-System Office93.4 miles (150.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Missouri-Columbia93.4 miles (150.3 km)4yr-public
  • Greenville University95.3 miles (153.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southwestern Illinois College95.3 miles (153.4 km)2yr-public
  • Bradley University96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-private
  • Truman State University97.2 miles (156.5 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing97.3 miles (156.6 km)4yr-private
  • A T Still University of Health Sciences97.7 miles (157.3 km)4yr-private
  • Methodist College98.1 miles (157.9 km)4yr-private
  • State Technical College of Missouri98.3 miles (158.2 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson College99.9 miles (160.8 km)2yr-public
  • Illinois Central College100.0 miles (160.9 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
PIKE COUNTY CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Pittsfield South Elem Schoolpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
PACE Alternative Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Pittsfield High Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Pikeland Community Schoolpublic——7.1 miles (11.4 km)
Griggsville-Perry Primary Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Griggsville-Perry High Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Western Barry Elempublic——9.5 miles (15.2 km)
Western High Schoolpublic——9.5 miles (15.2 km)
Griggsville-Perry Middle Schoolpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 62357

What school district is ZIP code 62357 in?
ZIP 62357 (New Salem, IL) maps to Western Community Unit School District 12 (LEA ID 1701387) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 62357?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 62357 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 62357 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher22.2%
High school35.4%
Less than HS5.0%
School districtWestern Community Unit School District 12