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Willis Wharf CDP, VA

ZIP 23486 — 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 23486

K-12 nearby
7
Public
4
Private
3
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 23486 (Willis Wharf, VA) is associated with Northampton County Public Schools (LEA 5102710) 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 7 K-12 schools (4 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 4.5 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 Eastern Shore Community College about 9.3 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Northampton County Public Schools
LEA ID
5102710
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (51)

  • Eastern Shore Community College9.3 miles (15.0 km)2yr-public
  • Rappahannock Community College44.6 miles (71.8 km)2yr-public
  • Hampton University44.8 miles (72.0 km)4yr-private
  • Virginia Peninsula Community College45.6 miles (73.4 km)2yr-public
  • Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk47.0 miles (75.7 km)2yr-private
  • Centura College-Norfolk47.8 miles (76.9 km)2yr-private
  • University of Maryland Eastern Shore48.4 miles (77.9 km)4yr-public
  • Riverside College of Health Careers48.5 miles (78.0 km)4yr-private
  • Centura College-Virginia Beach48.7 miles (78.4 km)2yr-private
  • Christopher Newport University48.8 miles (78.5 km)4yr-public
  • Virginia Wesleyan University49.1 miles (79.0 km)4yr-private
  • South University-Virginia Beach50.0 miles (80.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 51 colleges & universities
  • Fortis College-Norfolk50.5 miles (81.3 km)2yr-private
  • ECPI University50.6 miles (81.4 km)4yr-private
  • Bryant & Stratton College-Virginia Beach50.7 miles (81.5 km)4yr-private
  • Advanced Technology Institute50.7 miles (81.6 km)2yr-private
  • Old Dominion University51.2 miles (82.4 km)4yr-public
  • William & Mary52.0 miles (83.7 km)4yr-public
  • Norfolk State University52.2 miles (84.0 km)4yr-public
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School52.6 miles (84.7 km)4yr-public
  • Tidewater Community College52.9 miles (85.1 km)2yr-public
  • Regent University53.5 miles (86.2 km)4yr-private
  • Virginia Beach Theological Seminary55.7 miles (89.6 km)4yr-private
  • Sentara College of Health Sciences56.2 miles (90.4 km)4yr-private
  • Centura College-Chesapeake56.5 miles (90.9 km)4yr-private
  • Arizona College of Nursing - Chesapeake56.6 miles (91.2 km)4yr-private
  • St. Mary's College of Maryland57.5 miles (92.6 km)4yr-public
  • Salisbury University58.6 miles (94.4 km)4yr-public
  • Wor-Wic Community College61.8 miles (99.5 km)2yr-public
  • Paul D Camp Community College84.9 miles (136.6 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Albemarle85.2 miles (137.1 km)2yr-public
  • Chester Career College86.5 miles (139.1 km)2yr-private
  • Mid-Atlantic Christian University86.5 miles (139.2 km)4yr-private
  • Elizabeth City State University88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-public
  • Brightpoint Community College88.3 miles (142.1 km)2yr-public
  • Southside College of Health Sciences88.8 miles (142.9 km)2yr-private
  • Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School of Medical Imaging89.3 miles (143.7 km)2yr-private
  • Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing89.3 miles (143.7 km)4yr-private
  • Union Presbyterian Seminary89.8 miles (144.5 km)4yr-private
  • Virginia Union University89.8 miles (144.6 km)4yr-private
  • Virginia Commonwealth University89.9 miles (144.7 km)4yr-public
  • Virginia State University90.3 miles (145.3 km)4yr-public
  • Richard Bland College90.6 miles (145.9 km)2yr-public
  • J Sargeant Reynolds Community College91.4 miles (147.1 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Richmond92.0 miles (148.0 km)2yr-private
  • Randolph-Macon College92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-private
  • Galen Health Institutes-Richmond94.0 miles (151.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of Richmond94.7 miles (152.4 km)4yr-private
  • Lotus Professional College96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • College of Southern Maryland97.3 miles (156.5 km)2yr-public
  • South University-Richmond98.3 miles (158.2 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Occohannock Elementarypublic——0.6 miles (0.9 km)
SHORE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
BROADWATER ACADEMYprivate——2.2 miles (3.5 km)
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF FRANKTOWNprivate——4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Project Renew/Northampton Copublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
The T.E.C.H. Centerpublic——9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Pungoteague Elementarypublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 23486

What school district is ZIP code 23486 in?
ZIP 23486 (Willis Wharf, VA) maps to Northampton County Public Schools (LEA ID 5102710) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 23486?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 23486 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 23486 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher51.5%
High school37.1%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtNorthampton County Public Schools