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Fort Leonard Wood CDP, MO

ZIP 65473 — 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 65473

K-12 nearby
17
Public
15
Private
2
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 65473 (Fort Leonard Wood, MO) is associated with Phelps County R-III School District (LEA 2925080) 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 17 K-12 schools (15 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology about 27.0 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Phelps County R-III School District
LEA ID
2925080
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (30)

  • Missouri University of Science and Technology27.0 miles (43.4 km)4yr-public
  • Texas County Technical College29.9 miles (48.1 km)2yr-private
  • State Technical College of Missouri55.8 miles (89.7 km)2yr-public
  • Lincoln University59.3 miles (95.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Baptist University68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University69.4 miles (111.7 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning69.4 miles (111.7 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-West Plains69.4 miles (111.8 km)2yr-public
  • Bolivar Technical College69.5 miles (111.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University69.8 miles (112.4 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarks Technical Community College70.4 miles (113.3 km)4yr-public
  • Drury University70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
Show all 30 colleges & universities
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
  • Cox College70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri State University-Springfield71.0 miles (114.3 km)4yr-public
  • Bryan University71.8 miles (115.6 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church73.2 miles (117.9 km)2yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield74.2 miles (119.3 km)2yr-private
  • Westminster College79.7 miles (128.3 km)4yr-private
  • William Woods University80.5 miles (129.5 km)4yr-private
  • East Central College81.3 miles (130.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Missouri-Columbia86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Missouri-System Office86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-public
  • Stephens College86.5 miles (139.3 km)4yr-private
  • Columbia College86.9 miles (139.9 km)4yr-private
  • State Fair Community College91.3 miles (146.9 km)2yr-public
  • Mineral Area College91.8 miles (147.8 km)2yr-public
  • Jefferson College94.9 miles (152.8 km)2yr-public
  • College of the Ozarks96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-private
  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home96.6 miles (155.5 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
THAYER ELEM.public——4.2 miles (6.7 km)
WOOD ELEM.public——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CTRpublic——5.2 miles (8.3 km)
PARTRIDGE ELEM.public——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMYprivate——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
FREEDOM ELEM.public——7.4 miles (11.9 km)
WAYNESVILLE CAREER CENTERpublic——7.9 miles (12.8 km)
WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGHpublic——8.1 miles (13.0 km)
6TH GRADE CENTERpublic——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLEpublic——8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Parker Educational Centerpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM.public——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
LAQUEY R-V ELEM.public——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Laquey R-V Highpublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Missouri Digital Academypublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Laquey R-V Middlepublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65473

What school district is ZIP code 65473 in?
ZIP 65473 (Fort Leonard Wood, MO) maps to Phelps County R-III School District (LEA ID 2925080) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 65473?
US5 lists 17 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 65473 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65473 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher29.3%
High school23.6%
Less than HS1.1%
School districtPhelps County R-III School District