ZIP 66546 — 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 66546

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 66546 (Wakarusa, KS) is associated with Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 (LEA 2003200) 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 31 K-12 schools (26 public, 5 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 Rasmussen University-Kansas about 7.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437

LEA ID

2003200

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (47)

Rasmussen University-Kansas7.2 miles (11.6 km)4yr-private
Washburn University9.6 miles (15.5 km)4yr-public
University of Kansas25.8 miles (41.6 km)4yr-public
Haskell Indian Nations University26.4 miles (42.5 km)4yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence26.6 miles (42.8 km)2yr-private
Baker University29.8 miles (48.0 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Ottawa31.8 miles (51.2 km)4yr-private
Emporia State University41.4 miles (66.6 km)4yr-public
Flint Hills Technical College42.7 miles (68.7 km)2yr-public
Manhattan Christian College50.2 miles (80.8 km)4yr-private
Kansas State University50.4 miles (81.1 km)4yr-public
MidAmerica Nazarene University50.5 miles (81.4 km)4yr-private

Show all 47 colleges & universities

University of Saint Mary51.1 miles (82.2 km)4yr-private
Manhattan Area Technical College52.4 miles (84.2 km)2yr-public
Johnson County Community College53.4 miles (86.0 km)2yr-public
Kansas City Kansas Community College54.5 miles (87.8 km)2yr-public
Cleveland University-Kansas City56.1 miles (90.2 km)4yr-private
Benedictine College57.0 miles (91.7 km)4yr-private
Kansas Christian College57.1 miles (91.8 km)4yr-private
Saint Paul School of Theology58.1 miles (93.5 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Kansas City58.4 miles (94.0 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Online58.4 miles (94.0 km)4yr-private
Donnelly College59.4 miles (95.7 km)4yr-private
Park University59.5 miles (95.7 km)4yr-private
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City60.2 miles (96.8 km)2yr-private
Concorde Career College-Kansas City60.2 miles (96.9 km)4yr-private
Avila University60.7 miles (97.7 km)4yr-private
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City61.9 miles (99.7 km)2yr-public
University of Missouri-Kansas City61.9 miles (99.7 km)4yr-public
Kansas City Art Institute62.0 miles (99.7 km)4yr-private
Pinnacle Career Institute62.2 miles (100.2 km)2yr-private
Rockhurst University62.4 miles (100.4 km)4yr-private
Nazarene Theological Seminary62.6 miles (100.7 km)4yr-private
Research College of Nursing63.0 miles (101.4 km)4yr-private
Calvary University63.2 miles (101.8 km)4yr-private
City Vision University63.5 miles (102.1 km)4yr-private
Kansas City University64.0 miles (102.9 km)4yr-private
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary64.8 miles (104.3 km)4yr-private
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City66.5 miles (107.1 km)2yr-private
Allen County Community College68.5 miles (110.2 km)2yr-public
Highland Community College70.8 miles (114.0 km)2yr-public
William Jewell College74.3 miles (119.5 km)4yr-private
Missouri Western State University77.8 miles (125.1 km)4yr-public
Neosho County Community College85.8 miles (138.0 km)2yr-public
Tabor College88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
Fort Scott Community College92.4 miles (148.6 km)2yr-public
Butler Community College98.1 miles (157.9 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Pauline South Intermediate	public	—	—	3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Pauline Central Primary	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Washburn Rural Middle School	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.5 km)
Washburn Rural High	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.6 km)
Auburn Elementary	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Carbondale Attendance Center	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Berryton Elem	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.4 km)
Jay Shideler Elementary	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Avondale Academy	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Topeka Virtual School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Marjorie French Middle School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Jardine Middle School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.8 km)
Jardine Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
McEachron Elem	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Farley Elementary	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Ross Elementary	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Eisenhower Middle School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Santa Fe Trail High	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
McClure Elem	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Indian Hills Elementary	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
TOPEKA ADVENTIST SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Highland Park Central	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
TOPEKA COLLEGIATE SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Hope Street Charter Academy	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Topeka West High	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Highland Park High	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.5 km)
MOST PURE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Whitson Elem	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
McCarter Elem	public	—	—	10.0 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 66546

What school district is ZIP code 66546 in?

ZIP 66546 (Wakarusa, KS) maps to Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437 (LEA ID 2003200) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 66546?

US5 lists 31 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 26 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 66546 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 66546 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%
High school	32.6%
Less than HS	2.5%
School district	Auburn-Washburn Unified School District 437

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