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Salem city, MO

ZIP 65560 — 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 65560

K-12 nearby
9
Public
8
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 65560 (Salem, MO) is associated with Bunker R-III School District (LEA 2906170) 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 9 K-12 schools (8 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.2 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology about 28.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Bunker R-III School District
LEA ID
2906170
Private school share (ACS)
0.2%

Colleges & universities (40)

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology28.8 miles (46.3 km)4yr-public
  • Texas County Technical College32.5 miles (52.3 km)2yr-private
  • Mineral Area College58.4 miles (94.1 km)2yr-public
  • State Technical College of Missouri62.5 miles (100.6 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains63.0 miles (101.4 km)2yr-public
  • East Central College64.4 miles (103.7 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson College68.9 miles (110.9 km)2yr-public
  • Lincoln University76.0 miles (122.3 km)4yr-public
  • Three Rivers College81.9 miles (131.8 km)2yr-public
  • St Louis College of Health Careers-Fenton86.3 miles (138.9 km)4yr-private
  • Logan University88.6 miles (142.5 km)4yr-private
  • Westminster College90.0 miles (144.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 40 colleges & universities
  • Maryville University of Saint Louis90.5 miles (145.6 km)4yr-private
  • William Woods University90.6 miles (145.8 km)4yr-private
  • Urshan Graduate School of Theology91.3 miles (147.0 km)4yr-private
  • Urshan University91.3 miles (147.0 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Baptist University91.7 miles (147.6 km)4yr-private
  • Covenant Theological Seminary92.2 miles (148.4 km)4yr-private
  • St Charles Community College93.0 miles (149.7 km)2yr-public
  • Webster University93.1 miles (149.8 km)4yr-private
  • Eden Theological Seminary93.3 miles (150.1 km)4yr-private
  • Kenrick Glennon Seminary93.7 miles (150.8 km)4yr-private
  • Arizona College of Nursing-St Louis94.9 miles (152.7 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Missouri95.9 miles (154.3 km)4yr-private
  • Concordia Seminary96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • Fontbonne University96.9 miles (156.0 km)4yr-private
  • Washington University in St Louis97.4 miles (156.7 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Louis Community College98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-public
  • Lindenwood University98.5 miles (158.6 km)4yr-private
  • Black River Technical College98.6 miles (158.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis98.7 miles (158.8 km)4yr-private
  • Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing98.7 miles (158.9 km)4yr-private
  • Midwest Institute98.8 miles (158.9 km)2yr-private
  • American Trade School99.2 miles (159.7 km)2yr-private
  • Aquinas Institute of Theology99.4 miles (159.9 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Louis University99.6 miles (160.3 km)4yr-private
  • Harris-Stowe State University99.8 miles (160.6 km)4yr-public
  • Ranken Technical College99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University100.0 miles (160.9 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning100.0 miles (160.9 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
OAK HILL ELEM.public——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
SALEM UPPER ELEM.public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
OZARK HILLS SCHOOLpublic——3.4 miles (5.5 km)
WM. H. LYNCH ELEM.public——3.7 miles (6.0 km)
I CAN TOO LEARNING CENTERprivate——4.2 miles (6.7 km)
SALEM MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——4.2 miles (6.7 km)
SALEM SR. HIGHpublic——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
NORTH WOOD ELEM.public——5.8 miles (9.3 km)
GREEN FOREST ELEM.public——8.0 miles (12.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65560

What school district is ZIP code 65560 in?
ZIP 65560 (Salem, MO) maps to Bunker R-III School District (LEA ID 2906170) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 65560?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 8 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 65560 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65560 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.7%
High school38.6%
Less than HS14.9%
School districtBunker R-III School District