ZIP 65740 — 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 65740

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 65740 (Merriam Woods, MO) is associated with Branson R-IV School District (LEA 2905760) 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 27 K-12 schools (19 public, 8 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.9 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 College of the Ozarks about 7.9 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Branson R-IV School District

LEA ID

2905760

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (30)

College of the Ozarks7.9 miles (12.7 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church25.3 miles (40.7 km)2yr-private
Bryan University29.5 miles (47.5 km)4yr-private
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield31.9 miles (51.4 km)2yr-private
Missouri State University-Springfield34.2 miles (55.0 km)4yr-public
North Arkansas College34.4 miles (55.3 km)2yr-public
Ozarks Technical Community College35.3 miles (56.9 km)4yr-public
Evangel University35.5 miles (57.1 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-College of Online Learning35.5 miles (57.1 km)4yr-private
Drury University35.6 miles (57.3 km)4yr-private
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies35.6 miles (57.3 km)4yr-private
Cox College36.0 miles (58.0 km)4yr-private

Show all 30 colleges & universities

Mission University37.0 miles (59.5 km)4yr-private
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home50.9 miles (81.9 km)2yr-public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College61.2 miles (98.5 km)2yr-public
Southwest Baptist University62.9 miles (101.2 km)4yr-private
Bolivar Technical College64.5 miles (103.8 km)4yr-private
Crowder College67.1 miles (107.9 km)2yr-public
Ecclesia College68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-private
University of Arkansas71.8 miles (115.6 km)4yr-public
Missouri State University-West Plains72.3 miles (116.4 km)2yr-public
Missouri Southern State University76.4 miles (123.0 km)4yr-public
Texas County Technical College77.6 miles (124.9 km)2yr-private
Ozark Christian College79.1 miles (127.4 km)4yr-private
Ozarka College84.0 miles (135.1 km)2yr-public
John Brown University85.7 miles (137.8 km)4yr-private
University of the Ozarks87.2 miles (140.3 km)4yr-private
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College94.9 miles (152.8 km)2yr-public
Pittsburg State University97.0 miles (156.0 km)4yr-public
Arkansas Tech University98.0 miles (157.6 km)4yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
RIVERVIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.2 miles (3.5 km)
FORSYTH ELEM.	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
FORSYTH HIGH	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
FORSYTH MIDDLE	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	3.9 miles (6.3 km)
BRANSON HIGH	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.5 km)
BRANSON JR. HIGH	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.3 km)
LAKESHORE ACADEMY	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
TRI LAKES SPECIAL SERV CO-OP	public	—	—	5.6 miles (9.1 km)
BLOOM ACADEMY	private	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
CEDAR RIDGE INTERMEDIATE	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.3 km)
CEDAR RIDGE ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
KIRBYVILLE MIDDLE	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
CEDAR RIDGE PRIMARY	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.5 km)
KIRBYVILLE ELEM.	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.1 km)
HOLLISTER HIGH	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
HOLLISTER MIDDLE	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
HOLLISTER EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
HOLLISTER ELEM.	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
TANEYVILLE ELEM.	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
SCHOOL OF THE OZARKS	private	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
DELMINA WOODS YOUTH FACILITY	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
FUTURE MEN HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
LEGACY ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
LEGACY ACDEMY	private	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 65740

What school district is ZIP code 65740 in?

ZIP 65740 (Merriam Woods, MO) maps to Branson R-IV School District (LEA ID 2905760) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 65740?

US5 lists 27 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 19 public and 8 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 65740 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 65740 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%
High school	42.7%
Less than HS	11.9%
School district	Branson R-IV School District

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