ZIP 50516 — 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 50516

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 50516 (Badger, IA) is associated with Eagle Grove Community School District (LEA 1909990) 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 17 K-12 schools (11 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.9 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 La James International College-Ft Dodge about 8.6 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Eagle Grove Community School District

LEA ID

1909990

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (28)

La James International College-Ft Dodge8.6 miles (13.9 km)2yr-private
Iowa Central Community College9.8 miles (15.9 km)2yr-public
Ellsworth Community College44.8 miles (72.1 km)2yr-public
Iowa State University48.3 miles (77.7 km)4yr-public
Waldorf University50.8 miles (81.7 km)4yr-private
PCI Academy-Ames50.9 miles (81.9 km)2yr-private
Buena Vista University54.5 miles (87.7 km)4yr-private
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology59.9 miles (96.4 km)2yr-private
North Iowa Area Community College62.8 miles (101.1 km)2yr-public
Iowa Lakes Community College64.3 miles (103.4 km)2yr-public
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary66.7 miles (107.3 km)4yr-private
Des Moines Area Community College68.8 miles (110.7 km)2yr-public

Show all 28 colleges & universities

La James International College-Johnston69.6 miles (112.0 km)2yr-private
Iowa School of Beauty-Des Moines72.4 miles (116.5 km)2yr-private
Grand View University74.6 miles (120.1 km)4yr-private
Drake University74.9 miles (120.5 km)4yr-private
Mercy College of Health Sciences75.8 miles (122.0 km)4yr-private
UnityPoint Health-Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology75.9 miles (122.2 km)2yr-private
Marshalltown Community College76.1 miles (122.4 km)2yr-public
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center76.6 miles (123.2 km)4yr-private
Wartburg College84.3 miles (135.7 km)4yr-private
University of Northern Iowa85.7 miles (137.9 km)4yr-public
Allen College91.6 miles (147.5 km)4yr-private
Simpson College91.8 miles (147.7 km)4yr-private
Riverland Community College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
Hawkeye Community College92.9 miles (149.6 km)2yr-public
Grinnell College94.4 miles (151.9 km)4yr-private
Northwest Iowa Community College96.4 miles (155.1 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Cooper Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Feelhaver Elementary School	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Clyde D Mease Elementary School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Fort Dodge Middle School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Fort Dodge High School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Humboldt Middle School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Humboldt High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
ST EDMOND CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Duncombe Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
ST MARY SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Taft Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Early Childhood Center	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.6 km)
HARVEST BAPTIST SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Butler Elementary School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 50516

What school district is ZIP code 50516 in?

ZIP 50516 (Badger, IA) maps to Eagle Grove Community School District (LEA ID 1909990) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 50516?

US5 lists 17 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 50516 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 50516 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	25.4%
High school	23.9%
Less than HS	4.8%
School district	Eagle Grove Community School District

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