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Melbeta village, NE

ZIP 69355 — 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 69355

K-12 nearby
21
Public
21
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 69355 (Melbeta, NE) is associated with Gering Public Schools (LEA 3100098) 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 21 K-12 schools (21 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.1 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 Summit Christian College about 9.4 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Gering Public Schools
LEA ID
3100098
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (6)

  • Summit Christian College9.4 miles (15.1 km)4yr-private
  • Western Nebraska Community College9.6 miles (15.5 km)2yr-public
  • Eastern Wyoming College40.8 miles (65.7 km)2yr-public
  • Chadron State College76.2 miles (122.7 km)4yr-public
  • Northeastern Junior College80.7 miles (129.8 km)2yr-public
  • Laramie County Community College80.8 miles (130.1 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
MINATARE PRE-START PRE-SCHOOLpublic——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
MINATARE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
MINATARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
MINATARE HIGH SCHOOLpublic——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
LAKE MINATARE SCHOOLpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
GERING MIDDLE SCHOOLpublic——8.4 miles (13.6 km)
GEIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
GERING EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
GERING HIGH SCHOOLpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
EARLY LEARNING CENTERpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
HOME BASEDpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
PANHANDLE BEGINNINGS DAY TREATMENTpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
NORTHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
HARMS ADV TECH CENTER-WNCCpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
LIFELINKS-NEBRASKApublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
WESTERN NEBRASK CHILD DEV CENTER (WNCDC)public——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
BAYARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)
BAYARD SECONDARY SCHOOLpublic——9.8 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 69355

What school district is ZIP code 69355 in?
ZIP 69355 (Melbeta, NE) maps to Gering Public Schools (LEA ID 3100098) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 69355?
US5 lists 21 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 21 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 69355 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 69355 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher6.0%
High school44.4%
Less than HS6.0%
School districtGering Public Schools