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The Lakes CDP, MN

ZIP 56175 — 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 56175

K-12 nearby
6
Public
5
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 56175 (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 6 K-12 schools (5 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.5 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 14.6 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 (24)

  • Southwest Minnesota State University14.6 miles (23.5 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College38.0 miles (61.1 km)2yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology43.5 miles (70.0 km)2yr-private
  • South Dakota State University56.7 miles (91.2 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology57.0 miles (91.8 km)4yr-private
  • Martin Luther College57.8 miles (93.0 km)4yr-private
  • Ridgewater College66.7 miles (107.3 km)2yr-public
  • Iowa Lakes Community College71.6 miles (115.2 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University73.1 miles (117.7 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College74.2 miles (119.4 km)2yr-public
  • University of Sioux Falls74.4 miles (119.7 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center74.4 miles (119.7 km)2yr-private
Show all 24 colleges & universities
  • Kairos University74.6 miles (120.1 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota State University75.1 miles (120.9 km)4yr-public
  • Northwest Iowa Community College75.3 miles (121.2 km)2yr-public
  • South Central College79.0 miles (127.2 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato81.6 miles (131.3 km)4yr-public
  • Bethany Lutheran College81.9 miles (131.7 km)4yr-private
  • Gustavus Adolphus College82.5 miles (132.8 km)4yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College84.3 miles (135.6 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University85.6 miles (137.7 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern College89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of Minnesota-Morris92.7 miles (149.2 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——1.9 miles (3.1 km)
TRACY SECONDARYpublic——2.5 miles (4.0 km)
Tracy Learning Center-Credit Recovepublic——2.5 miles (4.0 km)
Out-of-State Care and Treatmentpublic——2.5 miles (4.0 km)
TRACY ELEMENTARYpublic——2.6 miles (4.2 km)
WALNUT GROVE ELEMENTARYpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 56175

What school district is ZIP code 56175 in?
ZIP 56175 (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 56175?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 56175 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 56175 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.5%
High school34.3%
Less than HS7.4%
School districtMurray County Central School District