ZIP 66409 — 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 66409

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 66409 (Topeka, KS) is associated with Lawrence Unified School District 497 (LEA 2008400) 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 20 K-12 schools (19 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.0 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 Rasmussen University-Kansas about 9.3 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Lawrence Unified School District 497

LEA ID

2008400

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (48)

Rasmussen University-Kansas9.3 miles (15.0 km)4yr-private
Washburn University10.8 miles (17.3 km)4yr-public
University of Kansas16.9 miles (27.3 km)4yr-public
Haskell Indian Nations University17.6 miles (28.3 km)4yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Lawrence17.7 miles (28.4 km)2yr-private
Baker University22.4 miles (36.1 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Ottawa27.3 miles (43.9 km)4yr-private
MidAmerica Nazarene University42.0 miles (67.6 km)4yr-private
University of Saint Mary42.8 miles (68.8 km)4yr-private
Johnson County Community College44.7 miles (72.0 km)2yr-public
Kansas City Kansas Community College45.7 miles (73.5 km)2yr-public
Cleveland University-Kansas City47.3 miles (76.2 km)4yr-private

Show all 48 colleges & universities

Kansas Christian College48.2 miles (77.6 km)4yr-private
Emporia State University48.5 miles (78.1 km)4yr-public
Saint Paul School of Theology49.5 miles (79.6 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Kansas City49.7 miles (80.0 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Online49.7 miles (80.0 km)4yr-private
Flint Hills Technical College50.0 miles (80.5 km)2yr-public
Donnelly College50.5 miles (81.3 km)4yr-private
Park University50.7 miles (81.5 km)4yr-private
Benedictine College50.8 miles (81.7 km)4yr-private
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Kansas City51.4 miles (82.7 km)2yr-private
Concorde Career College-Kansas City51.5 miles (82.8 km)4yr-private
Avila University52.0 miles (83.8 km)4yr-private
Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City53.0 miles (85.3 km)2yr-public
University of Missouri-Kansas City53.0 miles (85.4 km)4yr-public
Kansas City Art Institute53.1 miles (85.5 km)4yr-private
Rockhurst University53.5 miles (86.1 km)4yr-private
Pinnacle Career Institute53.6 miles (86.3 km)2yr-private
Nazarene Theological Seminary53.7 miles (86.4 km)4yr-private
Research College of Nursing54.2 miles (87.2 km)4yr-private
City Vision University54.5 miles (87.8 km)4yr-private
Calvary University54.7 miles (88.1 km)4yr-private
Kansas City University55.1 miles (88.6 km)4yr-private
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary55.9 miles (90.0 km)4yr-private
Manhattan Christian College57.6 miles (92.7 km)4yr-private
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Kansas City57.7 miles (92.8 km)2yr-private
Kansas State University57.8 miles (93.0 km)4yr-public
Manhattan Area Technical College59.7 miles (96.1 km)2yr-public
William Jewell College65.4 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
Highland Community College66.5 miles (107.0 km)2yr-public
Allen County Community College68.7 miles (110.6 km)2yr-public
Missouri Western State University70.9 miles (114.1 km)4yr-public
Neosho County Community College86.8 miles (139.6 km)2yr-public
Fort Scott Community College89.2 miles (143.5 km)2yr-public
Tabor College97.0 miles (156.2 km)4yr-private
University of Central Missouri98.7 miles (158.9 km)4yr-public
Cottey College99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Berryton Elem	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Shawnee Heights Middle	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Shawnee Heights High	public	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Tecumseh South Elem	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Shawnee Heights Elem	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Pauline Central Primary	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Eisenhower Middle School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.5 km)
Ross Elementary	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Avondale Academy	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.8 km)
Topeka Virtual School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.8 km)
Pauline South Intermediate	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Highland Park Central	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
Highland Park High	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.6 km)
ST MATTHEW CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Tecumseh North Elem	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Scott Dual Language Magnet	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Overbrook Attendance Center	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Carbondale Attendance Center	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)
Jardine Middle School	public	—	—	10.0 miles (16.1 km)
Jardine Elementary	public	—	—	10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 66409

What school district is ZIP code 66409 in?

ZIP 66409 (Topeka, KS) maps to Lawrence Unified School District 497 (LEA ID 2008400) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 66409?

US5 lists 20 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 19 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 66409 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 66409 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	45.9%
High school	21.1%
Less than HS	1.1%
School district	Lawrence Unified School District 497

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