ZIP 46979 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 46979

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 46979 (Russiaville, IN) is associated with Northwestern School Corporation (LEA 1802040) 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 28 K-12 schools (23 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.7 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 Indiana University-Kokomo about 7.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Northwestern School Corporation

LEA ID

1802040

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (62)

Indiana University-Kokomo7.8 miles (12.6 km)4yr-public
Union Bible College28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-private
Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing31.8 miles (51.2 km)2yr-private
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global31.9 miles (51.4 km)4yr-private
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion32.5 miles (52.4 km)4yr-private
Purdue University-Main Campus33.6 miles (54.1 km)4yr-public
Purdue University Global34.4 miles (55.3 km)4yr-public
Fortis College-Indianapolis35.4 miles (57.0 km)2yr-private
Chamberlain University-Indiana36.3 miles (58.5 km)4yr-private
Lincoln College of Technology-Indianapolis37.7 miles (60.7 km)2yr-private
Anderson University39.0 miles (62.7 km)4yr-private
International Business College-Indianapolis39.6 miles (63.7 km)2yr-private

Show all 62 colleges & universities

Horizon University40.0 miles (64.3 km)4yr-private
Taylor University41.0 miles (66.0 km)4yr-private
Butler University41.3 miles (66.4 km)4yr-private
Christian Theological Seminary41.6 miles (66.9 km)4yr-private
Marian University42.8 miles (68.8 km)4yr-private
Wabash College42.9 miles (69.0 km)4yr-private
Ivy Tech Community College43.7 miles (70.3 km)2yr-public
Martin University44.6 miles (71.7 km)4yr-private
Indiana University-Indianapolis45.7 miles (73.5 km)4yr-public
American College of Education46.0 miles (74.0 km)4yr-private
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Indianapolis46.7 miles (75.2 km)2yr-private
Ball State University48.3 miles (77.7 km)4yr-public
Manchester University48.4 miles (77.9 km)4yr-private
MyComputerCareer at Indianapolis48.4 miles (77.9 km)2yr-private
University of Indianapolis50.3 miles (81.0 km)4yr-private
Huntington University52.1 miles (83.8 km)4yr-private
Grace College and Theological Seminary60.1 miles (96.7 km)4yr-private
DePauw University62.6 miles (100.8 km)4yr-private
Marian University-Ancilla63.4 miles (102.0 km)4yr-private
Franklin College66.8 miles (107.6 km)4yr-private
Danville Area Community College72.2 miles (116.3 km)2yr-public
University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne73.3 miles (117.9 km)4yr-private
Lakeview College of Nursing74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-private
Indiana Institute of Technology75.5 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
Indiana Institute of Technology-College of Professional Studies75.5 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
Ross Medical Education Center-Fort Wayne75.8 miles (122.0 km)2yr-private
Purdue University Fort Wayne77.4 miles (124.5 km)4yr-public
Concordia Theological Seminary78.3 miles (126.0 km)4yr-private
Valparaiso University81.8 miles (131.6 km)4yr-private
Goshen College81.8 miles (131.6 km)4yr-private
College of Court Reporting Inc82.7 miles (133.2 km)2yr-private
Indiana University-East83.2 miles (133.9 km)4yr-public
Earlham College83.2 miles (133.9 km)4yr-private
Bethany Theological Seminary83.3 miles (134.1 km)4yr-private
Indiana University-South Bend85.4 miles (137.5 km)4yr-public
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology85.8 miles (138.1 km)4yr-private
John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences86.0 miles (138.3 km)4yr-private
Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary86.2 miles (138.7 km)4yr-private
Bethel University86.4 miles (139.0 km)4yr-private
Holy Cross College87.7 miles (141.2 km)4yr-private
University of Notre Dame88.0 miles (141.7 km)4yr-private
Saint Mary's College88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-private
Indiana University-Bloomington88.3 miles (142.1 km)4yr-public
Indiana State University89.4 miles (143.9 km)4yr-public
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
Stellar Career College-Crown Point93.1 miles (149.8 km)2yr-private
Wright State University-Lake Campus93.2 miles (150.0 km)4yr-public
Kankakee Community College94.5 miles (152.1 km)2yr-public
Indiana University-Northwest95.6 miles (153.8 km)4yr-public
Olivet Nazarene University97.5 miles (157.0 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Western Primary School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
Western Intermediate School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Western High School	public	—	—	1.9 miles (3.1 km)
Western Middle School	public	—	—	2.0 miles (3.2 km)
THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Kokomo Virtual Academy	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Kokomo High School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Kokomo Area Career Center	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Boulevard Elementary School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.7 km)
Wallace Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Northwestern Elementary School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.2 km)
Northwestern Middle School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Northwestern Senior High School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Maple Crest Middle School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Maple Crest STEM Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Lafayette Park Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.8 km)
REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Taylor Elementary School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Pettit Park School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Excel Center - Kokomo	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
Central Middle School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
STS. JOAN OF ARC & PATRICK SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Elwood Haynes Elementary School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (14.9 km)
ACACIA ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Sycamore Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Bon Air Elementary School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.9 km)
Bon Air Middle School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 46979

What school district is ZIP code 46979 in?

ZIP 46979 (Russiaville, IN) maps to Northwestern School Corporation (LEA ID 1802040) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 46979?

US5 lists 28 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 23 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 46979 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 46979 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%
High school	30.6%
Less than HS	3.1%
School district	Northwestern School Corporation

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