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Ellsworth city, MN

ZIP 56129 — 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 56129

K-12 nearby
10
Public
9
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 56129 (Ellsworth, MN) is associated with Ellsworth Public School District (LEA 2711460) 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 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.9 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 Avalon School of Cosmetology about 23.1 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Ellsworth Public School District
LEA ID
2711460
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (29)

  • Avalon School of Cosmetology23.1 miles (37.2 km)2yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College25.1 miles (40.5 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University31.5 miles (50.7 km)4yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University34.2 miles (55.0 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University34.8 miles (56.0 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University34.8 miles (56.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls34.9 miles (56.1 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center35.1 miles (56.6 km)2yr-private
  • Northwestern College36.6 miles (59.0 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College37.1 miles (59.7 km)2yr-public
  • Iowa Lakes Community College61.1 miles (98.4 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota State University63.0 miles (101.5 km)4yr-public
Show all 29 colleges & universities
  • Southwest Minnesota State University65.4 miles (105.3 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology65.5 miles (105.4 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University65.8 miles (105.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of South Dakota68.0 miles (109.4 km)4yr-public
  • Briar Cliff University72.0 miles (115.8 km)4yr-private
  • St Luke's College72.1 miles (116.0 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College73.9 miles (119.0 km)2yr-public
  • Buena Vista University74.3 miles (119.6 km)4yr-private
  • Morningside University74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City76.9 miles (123.8 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University82.4 miles (132.6 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital82.4 miles (132.6 km)2yr-private
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College91.5 miles (147.2 km)2yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College92.0 miles (148.0 km)2yr-public
  • Martin Luther College94.8 miles (152.5 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College98.7 miles (158.8 km)2yr-public
  • Nebraska Indian Community College98.8 miles (159.1 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
ELLSWORTH ELEMENTARYpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
ELLSWORTH SECONDARYpublic——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
IGNITE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Out of State Care and Treatmentpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
ADRIAN SECONDARYpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Adrian Credit Recoverypublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
ADRIAN MIDDLEpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
ADRIAN ELEMENTARYpublic——9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Central Lyon Secondary Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.9 km)
Central Lyon Elementary Schoolpublic——9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56129

What school district is ZIP code 56129 in?
ZIP 56129 (Ellsworth, MN) maps to Ellsworth Public School District (LEA ID 2711460) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 56129?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56129 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56129 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher16.4%
High school29.8%
Less than HS0.9%
School districtEllsworth Public School District