ZIP 65626 — 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 65626

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 65626 (Bakersfield, MO) is associated with Bakersfield R-IV School District (LEA 2904140) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.0 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 Missouri State University-West Plains about 17.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Bakersfield R-IV School District

LEA ID

2904140

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (28)

Missouri State University-West Plains17.8 miles (28.6 km)2yr-public
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home23.8 miles (38.3 km)2yr-public
Ozarka College39.6 miles (63.8 km)2yr-public
Texas County Technical College49.6 miles (79.9 km)2yr-private
North Arkansas College59.2 miles (95.3 km)2yr-public
College of the Ozarks61.4 miles (98.9 km)4yr-private
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville62.4 miles (100.4 km)2yr-public
Lyon College63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church69.1 miles (111.3 km)2yr-private
Black River Technical College70.0 miles (112.7 km)2yr-public
Bryan University72.2 miles (116.1 km)4yr-private
Williams Baptist University73.8 miles (118.7 km)4yr-private

Show all 28 colleges & universities

Evangel University-College of Online Learning76.0 miles (122.4 km)4yr-private
Evangel University76.0 miles (122.4 km)4yr-private
Missouri State University-Springfield76.0 miles (122.4 km)4yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield76.3 miles (122.7 km)2yr-private
Ozarks Technical Community College76.7 miles (123.4 km)4yr-public
Drury University77.0 miles (124.0 km)4yr-private
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies77.0 miles (124.0 km)4yr-private
Cox College77.5 miles (124.6 km)4yr-private
Mission University77.7 miles (125.1 km)4yr-private
Arkansas State University-Newport84.3 miles (135.6 km)2yr-public
Crowley's Ridge College93.5 miles (150.6 km)4yr-private
Three Rivers College95.1 miles (153.0 km)2yr-public
Harding University95.8 miles (154.2 km)4yr-private
Missouri University of Science and Technology96.0 miles (154.4 km)4yr-public
Arkansas State University96.2 miles (154.7 km)4yr-public
Southwest Baptist University99.0 miles (159.2 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
BAKERSFIELD HIGH	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.0 km)
BAKERSFIELD ELEM.	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.0 km)
SOUTH FORK ELEM.	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65626

What school district is ZIP code 65626 in?

ZIP 65626 (Bakersfield, MO) maps to Bakersfield R-IV School District (LEA ID 2904140) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 65626?

US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 65626 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65626 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%
High school	40.4%
Less than HS	14.1%
School district	Bakersfield R-IV School District

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