ZIP 66739 — 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 66739

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 66739 (Galena, KS) is associated with Columbus Unified School District 493 (LEA 2005070) 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 36 K-12 schools (32 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 Ozark Christian College about 8.1 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Columbus Unified School District 493

LEA ID

2005070

Private school share (ACS)

0.1%

Colleges & universities (43)

Ozark Christian College8.1 miles (13.1 km)4yr-private
Missouri Southern State University10.9 miles (17.5 km)4yr-public
Pittsburg State University18.6 miles (29.9 km)4yr-public
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College20.8 miles (33.4 km)2yr-public
Crowder College26.7 miles (43.0 km)2yr-public
Labette Community College36.1 miles (58.2 km)2yr-public
Fort Scott Community College47.8 miles (77.0 km)2yr-public
Cottey College51.5 miles (82.9 km)4yr-private
Coffeyville Community College53.6 miles (86.3 km)2yr-public
Neosho County Community College58.3 miles (93.7 km)2yr-public
Independence Community College58.9 miles (94.7 km)2yr-public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College59.4 miles (95.6 km)2yr-public

Show all 43 colleges & universities

John Brown University64.9 miles (104.4 km)4yr-private
Ecclesia College67.1 miles (108.0 km)4yr-private
Allen County Community College69.3 miles (111.5 km)2yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield73.7 miles (118.7 km)2yr-private
Cox College75.5 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
Drury University75.7 miles (121.7 km)4yr-private
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies75.7 miles (121.7 km)4yr-private
Missouri State University-Springfield75.8 miles (122.0 km)4yr-public
Mission University75.9 miles (122.1 km)4yr-private
Ozarks Technical Community College76.0 miles (122.3 km)4yr-public
Bolivar Technical College76.0 miles (122.3 km)4yr-private
Southwest Baptist University76.0 miles (122.4 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-College of Online Learning77.0 miles (123.8 km)4yr-private
Evangel University77.0 miles (123.8 km)4yr-private
Oklahoma Wesleyan University77.2 miles (124.3 km)4yr-private
Bryan University77.5 miles (124.8 km)4yr-private
University of Arkansas77.6 miles (124.9 km)4yr-public
Rogers State University77.7 miles (125.0 km)4yr-public
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church78.8 miles (126.8 km)2yr-private
Northeastern State University85.1 miles (137.0 km)4yr-public
College of the Ozarks85.9 miles (138.2 km)4yr-private
Phillips Theological Seminary94.3 miles (151.8 km)4yr-private
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology94.3 miles (151.8 km)4yr-private
ATA College97.3 miles (156.6 km)2yr-private
Tulsa Technology Center97.8 miles (157.4 km)2yr-public
University of Tulsa98.2 miles (158.0 km)4yr-private
Clary Sage College98.2 miles (158.1 km)2yr-private
Miller-Motte College-Tulsa98.6 miles (158.7 km)2yr-private
Tulsa Welding School-Tulsa98.7 miles (158.9 km)2yr-private
Community Care College99.1 miles (159.4 km)2yr-private
Oklahoma Technical College99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Liberty Elem	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Galena High	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Galena Middle School	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Galena Virtual School	public	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Spring Grove Primary Center	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Riverton Middle	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Riverton High	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Riverton Elem	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Carl Junction High School	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Carl Junction Intermediate	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
Carl Junction Jr. High	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Carl Junction Primary K-1	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Carl Junction Primary 2-3	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Carl Junction Satellite School	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
ST MARYS CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	6.2 miles (9.9 km)
JEFFERSON ELEM.	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
CECIL FLOYD ELEM.	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.0 km)
USD 508 eAcademy	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Baxter Springs High	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
NORTH MIDDLE	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
GATEWAY SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Dover Hill Elementary	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.8 km)
ST PETERS MIDDLE SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Lincoln Elem	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
MCAULEY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
JOPLIN EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
IRVING ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Central Elem	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
JOPLIN HIGH	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY CTR.	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
ROYAL HEIGHTS ELEM.	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
MCKINLEY ELEM.	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
STAPLETON ELEM.	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
KELSEY NORMAN ELEM.	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
MARK TWAIN ELEM.	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 66739

What school district is ZIP code 66739 in?

ZIP 66739 (Galena, KS) maps to Columbus Unified School District 493 (LEA ID 2005070) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 66739?

US5 lists 36 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 32 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 66739 attend private school?

About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 66739 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%
High school	37.0%
Less than HS	5.8%
School district	Columbus Unified School District 493

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