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ZIP 04961 — 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 04961

K-12 nearby
1
Public
0
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 04961 (ME) is associated with Highland Plantation (LEA 2306600) 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 1 K-12 school (1 private). 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 University of Maine at Farmington about 32.5 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Highland Plantation
LEA ID
2306600
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (19)

  • University of Maine at Farmington32.5 miles (52.4 km)4yr-public
  • Kennebec Valley Community College45.7 miles (73.6 km)2yr-public
  • Colby College46.1 miles (74.2 km)4yr-private
  • Thomas College48.4 miles (77.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Maine at Augusta57.9 miles (93.1 km)4yr-public
  • White Mountains Community College66.3 miles (106.7 km)2yr-public
  • Husson University69.5 miles (111.8 km)4yr-private
  • Central Maine Community College69.5 miles (111.8 km)2yr-public
  • Beal University70.7 miles (113.8 km)4yr-private
  • Bates College71.4 miles (114.9 km)4yr-private
  • Eastern Maine Community College71.7 miles (115.4 km)2yr-public
  • Maine College of Health Professions71.8 miles (115.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 19 colleges & universities
  • University of Maine73.9 miles (118.9 km)4yr-public
  • University of Maine-System Central Office73.9 miles (118.9 km)4yr-public
  • Maine Maritime Academy83.6 miles (134.6 km)4yr-public
  • Maine Media College83.7 miles (134.7 km)4yr-private
  • Unity Environmental University85.3 miles (137.3 km)4yr-private
  • Bowdoin College85.5 miles (137.6 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine92.2 miles (148.3 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
CARRABASSETT VALLEY ACADEMYprivate——9.1 miles (14.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 04961

What school district is ZIP code 04961 in?
ZIP 04961 (ME) maps to Highland Plantation (LEA ID 2306600) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 04961?
US5 lists 1 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 0 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 04961 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 04961 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher18.8%
High school45.3%
Less than HS7.0%
School districtHighland Plantation