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Eldon city, MO

ZIP 65026 — 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 65026

K-12 nearby
14
Public
12
Private
2
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 65026 (Eldon, MO) is associated with Eldon R-I School District (LEA 2911340) 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 14 K-12 schools (12 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 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 Lincoln University about 27.2 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Eldon R-I School District
LEA ID
2911340
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (33)

  • Lincoln University27.2 miles (43.8 km)4yr-public
  • State Technical College of Missouri41.8 miles (67.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Missouri-Columbia44.8 miles (72.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Missouri-System Office44.8 miles (72.0 km)4yr-public
  • Stephens College45.4 miles (73.0 km)4yr-private
  • Columbia College45.6 miles (73.4 km)4yr-private
  • State Fair Community College45.9 miles (73.9 km)2yr-public
  • Westminster College49.0 miles (78.8 km)4yr-private
  • William Woods University49.7 miles (80.0 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri University of Science and Technology50.0 miles (80.5 km)4yr-public
  • Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences57.5 miles (92.5 km)4yr-private
  • Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies57.5 miles (92.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 33 colleges & universities
  • Missouri Valley College63.8 miles (102.7 km)4yr-private
  • Bolivar Technical College67.2 miles (108.2 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Baptist University67.8 miles (109.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Missouri70.1 miles (112.9 km)4yr-public
  • Central Christian College of the Bible74.4 miles (119.8 km)4yr-private
  • Moberly Area Community College75.8 miles (122.1 km)2yr-public
  • Texas County Technical College77.9 miles (125.4 km)2yr-private
  • Mission University84.6 miles (136.2 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University85.2 miles (137.2 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning85.2 miles (137.2 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College85.7 miles (137.9 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University85.9 miles (138.2 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies85.9 miles (138.2 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarks Technical Community College85.9 miles (138.3 km)4yr-public
  • East Central College86.3 miles (138.8 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-Springfield87.0 miles (140.1 km)4yr-public
  • Bryan University90.2 miles (145.2 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield90.4 miles (145.5 km)2yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church93.5 miles (150.6 km)2yr-private
  • Urshan Graduate School of Theology99.5 miles (160.1 km)4yr-private
  • Urshan University99.5 miles (160.1 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
ELDON UPPER ELEM.public——1.3 miles (2.0 km)
SOUTH ELEM.public——1.3 miles (2.1 km)
ELDON MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSEprivate——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
ELDON CAREER CTR.public——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
ELDON HIGHpublic——2.0 miles (3.2 km)
DOGWOOD HILLS SCHOOLpublic——2.1 miles (3.4 km)
ELDON MIDDLEpublic——3.0 miles (4.8 km)
TUSCUMBIA HIGHpublic——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
MILLER CO. ELEM.public——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
EUGENE HIGHpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
EUGENE ELEM.public——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
HERITAGE ELEMENTARYpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
THE KING'S ACADEMYprivate——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65026

What school district is ZIP code 65026 in?
ZIP 65026 (Eldon, MO) maps to Eldon R-I School District (LEA ID 2911340) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 65026?
US5 lists 14 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 65026 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65026 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.0%
High school39.4%
Less than HS8.7%
School districtEldon R-I School District