ZIP 54979 — 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 54979

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI) is associated with North Fond du Lac School District (LEA 5510740) 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 44 K-12 schools (34 public, 10 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.4 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 Moraine Park Technical College about 8.4 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

North Fond du Lac School District

LEA ID

5510740

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (55)

Moraine Park Technical College8.4 miles (13.6 km)2yr-public
Marian University8.8 miles (14.1 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh10.6 miles (17.1 km)4yr-public
Ripon College15.4 miles (24.7 km)4yr-private
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton27.1 miles (43.6 km)2yr-private
Lawrence University27.7 miles (44.6 km)4yr-private
Fox Valley Technical College28.6 miles (46.1 km)2yr-public
Lakeland University32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-private
Lakeshore Technical College39.1 miles (62.9 km)2yr-public
Saint Norbert College45.9 miles (73.8 km)4yr-private
Maranatha Baptist University47.9 miles (77.1 km)4yr-private
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College50.0 miles (80.4 km)2yr-public

Show all 55 colleges & universities

Rasmussen University-Wisconsin50.5 miles (81.3 km)4yr-private
Bellin College51.2 miles (82.4 km)4yr-private
Concordia University-Wisconsin52.9 miles (85.1 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay54.9 miles (88.3 km)4yr-public
Nashotah House54.9 miles (88.4 km)4yr-private
Waukesha County Technical College57.1 miles (91.9 km)2yr-public
Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology58.8 miles (94.7 km)4yr-private
Milwaukee Career College60.3 miles (97.1 km)2yr-private
Mount Mary University60.8 miles (97.9 km)4yr-private
Herzing University-Brookfield61.6 miles (99.2 km)4yr-private
Carroll University61.9 miles (99.7 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Milwaukee62.0 miles (99.7 km)4yr-private
Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa62.3 miles (100.2 km)4yr-private
Medical College of Wisconsin62.7 miles (101.0 km)4yr-private
Herzing University-Madison63.0 miles (101.3 km)4yr-private
Wisconsin Lutheran College63.2 miles (101.7 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Flex64.1 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
Milwaukee Area Technical College65.1 miles (104.7 km)2yr-public
Marquette University65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-private
Milwaukee School of Engineering65.3 miles (105.0 km)4yr-private
Madison Area Technical College65.3 miles (105.1 km)4yr-public
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design66.2 miles (106.5 km)4yr-private
VICI Beauty School67.0 miles (107.8 km)2yr-private
Alverno College67.8 miles (109.2 km)4yr-private
College of Menominee Nation68.3 miles (109.9 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point68.5 miles (110.2 km)4yr-public
University of Wisconsin-Madison70.2 miles (113.0 km)4yr-public
University of Wisconsin-System Administration70.3 miles (113.1 km)4yr-public
Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology70.9 miles (114.1 km)4yr-private
Mid-State Technical College71.5 miles (115.1 km)2yr-public
Edgewood College71.8 miles (115.5 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater72.4 miles (116.5 km)4yr-public
Shepherds College85.8 miles (138.0 km)2yr-private
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine89.3 miles (143.8 km)4yr-private
University of Wisconsin-Parkside91.3 miles (146.9 km)4yr-public
University of Wisconsin-Parkside Flex91.4 miles (147.2 km)4yr-public
Blackhawk Technical College91.6 miles (147.5 km)2yr-public
Carthage College93.5 miles (150.5 km)4yr-private
Gateway Technical College94.2 miles (151.5 km)2yr-public
Northcentral Technical College94.5 miles (152.0 km)2yr-public
Herzing University-Kenosha96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-private
Beloit College97.8 miles (157.3 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Friendship Learning Elementary	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.3 km)
ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Bessie Allen Middle	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Horace Mann High	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Exploration Charter High School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Early Learning Center	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.3 km)
Lakeside Elementary	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Parkside Elementary	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Sabish Middle	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
REDEEMER LUTHERAN GRADE SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.4 miles (12.0 km)
Evans Elementary	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Early Learning in Fond du Lac	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Chegwin Elementary	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Fond du Lac High	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Rosenow Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Lakeshore Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
TRINITY BAPTIST SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Fond du Lac STEM Academy	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
WINNEBAGO LUTHERAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
TRIO YOUNG SCHOLARS	private	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Rosendale Primary	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Rosendale Intermediate	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Riverside Elementary	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Rosendale-Brandon Middle	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Laconia High	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Roberts Elementary	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Waters Elementary	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
Woodworth Middle	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
Shapiro STEM Academy	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
DOC: Taycheedah Correctional Institution	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.6 km)
South Park Middle	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
LUTHER MEMORIAL SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Traeger Middle	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Traeger Elementary	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Jefferson Elementary	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Pier Elementary	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.2 km)
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.5 miles (15.3 km)
FOND DU LAC CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Theisen Middle	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
ST MARYS SPRINGS ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Franklin Elementary	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)
Washington Elementary	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 54979

What school district is ZIP code 54979 in?

ZIP 54979 (Van Dyne, WI) maps to North Fond du Lac School District (LEA ID 5510740) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 54979?

US5 lists 44 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 34 public and 10 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 54979 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 54979 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%
High school	52.0%
Less than HS	1.6%
School district	North Fond du Lac School District

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