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Forsyth city, MO

ZIP 65653 — 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 65653

K-12 nearby
8
Public
6
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 65653 (Forsyth, MO) is associated with Branson R-IV School District (LEA 2905760) 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 8 K-12 schools (6 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 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 College of the Ozarks about 16.4 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Branson R-IV School District
LEA ID
2905760
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (30)

  • College of the Ozarks16.4 miles (26.5 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church16.9 miles (27.3 km)2yr-private
  • Bryan University21.2 miles (34.1 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield24.0 miles (38.7 km)2yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield26.0 miles (41.8 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarks Technical Community College27.1 miles (43.6 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University27.1 miles (43.6 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning27.1 miles (43.6 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University27.4 miles (44.1 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies27.4 miles (44.1 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College27.8 miles (44.8 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University28.7 miles (46.2 km)4yr-private
Show all 30 colleges & universities
  • North Arkansas College43.0 miles (69.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Baptist University54.6 miles (87.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home55.1 miles (88.6 km)2yr-public
  • Bolivar Technical College56.3 miles (90.5 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College66.3 miles (106.7 km)2yr-public
  • Crowder College67.9 miles (109.3 km)2yr-public
  • Missouri State University-West Plains71.4 miles (114.9 km)2yr-public
  • Texas County Technical College72.2 miles (116.1 km)2yr-private
  • Ecclesia College74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Southern State University75.0 miles (120.7 km)4yr-public
  • Ozark Christian College77.8 miles (125.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Arkansas78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-public
  • Ozarka College88.0 miles (141.6 km)2yr-public
  • John Brown University90.8 miles (146.1 km)4yr-private
  • Pittsburg State University94.1 miles (151.5 km)4yr-public
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College95.5 miles (153.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of the Ozarks96.0 miles (154.5 km)4yr-private
  • Cottey College96.4 miles (155.2 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
DELMINA WOODS YOUTH FACILITYpublic——1.8 miles (2.9 km)
CHADWICK ELEMENTARYpublic——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
CHADWICK HIGHpublic——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
RIVERVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
SPOKANE MIDDLEpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
SPOKANE HIGHpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
FAITH CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
TANEYVILLE ELEM.public——9.2 miles (14.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65653

What school district is ZIP code 65653 in?
ZIP 65653 (Forsyth, MO) maps to Branson R-IV School District (LEA ID 2905760) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 65653?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 65653 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65653 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.5%
High school35.6%
Less than HS8.4%
School districtBranson R-IV School District