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The Lakes CDP, MN

ZIP 56123 — 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 56123

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 56123 (The Lakes, MN) is associated with Murray County Central School District (LEA 2700090) 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 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.7 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 Southwest Minnesota State University about 26.7 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Murray County Central School District
LEA ID
2700090
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (23)

  • Southwest Minnesota State University26.7 miles (42.9 km)4yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology31.4 miles (50.6 km)2yr-private
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College49.8 miles (80.2 km)2yr-public
  • Martin Luther College57.5 miles (92.5 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa Lakes Community College60.6 miles (97.5 km)2yr-public
  • South Dakota State University61.0 miles (98.2 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology61.3 miles (98.6 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College64.0 miles (103.0 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University67.6 miles (108.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls68.8 miles (110.8 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center68.9 miles (110.9 km)2yr-private
  • Kairos University69.0 miles (111.0 km)4yr-private
Show all 23 colleges & universities
  • Augustana University69.0 miles (111.1 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College69.1 miles (111.3 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University75.1 miles (120.9 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota State University75.7 miles (121.8 km)4yr-public
  • South Central College76.9 miles (123.7 km)2yr-public
  • Ridgewater College77.0 miles (123.9 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern College78.7 miles (126.7 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-public
  • Bethany Lutheran College79.6 miles (128.1 km)4yr-private
  • Gustavus Adolphus College81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College93.0 miles (149.7 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
WESTBROOK-WALNUT GROVE SECONDARYpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)
TRACY ELEMENTARYpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
Tracy Learning Center-Credit Recovepublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
Out-of-State Care and Treatmentpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
TRACY SECONDARYpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56123

What school district is ZIP code 56123 in?
ZIP 56123 (The Lakes, MN) maps to Murray County Central School District (LEA ID 2700090) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 56123?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56123 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56123 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.7%
High school35.4%
Less than HS8.6%
School districtMurray County Central School District