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West Point city, IA

ZIP 52656 — 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 52656

K-12 nearby
7
Public
4
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 52656 (West Point, IA) is associated with Central Lee Community School District (LEA 1906930) 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 8.6 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 Southeastern Community College about 15.7 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Central Lee Community School District
LEA ID
1906930
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (38)

  • Southeastern Community College15.7 miles (25.3 km)2yr-public
  • Maharishi International University32.9 miles (53.0 km)4yr-private
  • Culver-Stockton College42.4 miles (68.2 km)4yr-private
  • Monmouth College44.5 miles (71.5 km)4yr-private
  • Western Illinois University44.5 miles (71.6 km)4yr-public
  • Indian Hills Community College53.4 miles (85.9 km)2yr-public
  • Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences54.8 miles (88.3 km)4yr-private
  • Quincy University55.5 miles (89.3 km)4yr-private
  • Carl Sandburg College57.2 miles (92.1 km)2yr-public
  • John Wood Community College57.4 miles (92.4 km)2yr-public
  • Knox College58.3 miles (93.8 km)4yr-private
  • PCI Academy-Iowa City62.4 miles (100.5 km)2yr-private
Show all 38 colleges & universities
  • University of Iowa63.9 miles (102.8 km)4yr-public
  • Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences69.1 miles (111.3 km)4yr-private
  • Hannibal-LaGrange University69.9 miles (112.5 km)4yr-private
  • Truman State University70.4 miles (113.3 km)4yr-public
  • A T Still University of Health Sciences70.5 miles (113.5 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana College70.7 miles (113.7 km)4yr-private
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District70.9 miles (114.1 km)2yr-public
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic71.2 miles (114.6 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Ambrose University71.7 miles (115.4 km)4yr-private
  • Black Hawk College73.1 miles (117.7 km)2yr-public
  • Ross College-Davenport73.4 miles (118.1 km)2yr-private
  • William Penn University73.6 miles (118.4 km)4yr-private
  • Spoon River College74.0 miles (119.1 km)2yr-public
  • Orion Technical College74.5 miles (119.8 km)4yr-private
  • Graham Hospital School of Nursing75.4 miles (121.3 km)2yr-private
  • Kirkwood Community College81.6 miles (131.3 km)2yr-public
  • Cornell College81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-private
  • Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology86.7 miles (139.6 km)2yr-private
  • Coe College86.9 miles (139.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mount Mercy University87.8 miles (141.3 km)4yr-private
  • Central College89.0 miles (143.3 km)4yr-private
  • Methodist College92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-private
  • Illinois College94.5 miles (152.0 km)4yr-private
  • Grinnell College95.8 miles (154.2 km)4yr-private
  • Bradley University96.3 miles (155.0 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing97.7 miles (157.2 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLprivate——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARYprivate——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
Fort Madison Elementary Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Fort Madison Middle Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC SCHOOLSprivate——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Richardson Elementary Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Fort Madison Junior/Senior High Schoolpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 52656

What school district is ZIP code 52656 in?
ZIP 52656 (West Point, IA) maps to Central Lee Community School District (LEA ID 1906930) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 52656?
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 52656 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 52656 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher25.3%
High school32.1%
Less than HS5.8%
School districtCentral Lee Community School District