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Cherokee city, KS

ZIP 66724 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 66724

K-12 nearby
8
Public
7
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 66724 (Cherokee, KS) is associated with Cherokee Unified School District 247 (LEA 2004710) 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 8 K-12 schools (7 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.2 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 Pittsburg State University about 9.0 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Cherokee Unified School District 247
LEA ID
2004710
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (35)

  • Pittsburg State University9.0 miles (14.5 km)4yr-public
  • Labette Community College21.9 miles (35.2 km)2yr-public
  • Ozark Christian College25.4 miles (40.9 km)4yr-private
  • Missouri Southern State University27.8 miles (44.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College32.5 miles (52.2 km)2yr-public
  • Fort Scott Community College33.3 miles (53.6 km)2yr-public
  • Neosho County Community College40.1 miles (64.6 km)2yr-public
  • Cottey College43.0 miles (69.2 km)4yr-private
  • Crowder College45.6 miles (73.3 km)2yr-public
  • Coffeyville Community College47.3 miles (76.2 km)2yr-public
  • Independence Community College48.6 miles (78.3 km)2yr-public
  • Allen County Community College50.4 miles (81.1 km)2yr-public
Show all 35 colleges & universities
  • Oklahoma Wesleyan University74.7 miles (120.1 km)4yr-private
  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College78.1 miles (125.7 km)2yr-public
  • Bolivar Technical College81.0 miles (130.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Baptist University81.4 miles (131.0 km)4yr-private
  • John Brown University81.6 miles (131.4 km)4yr-private
  • Rogers State University82.9 miles (133.5 km)4yr-public
  • Ecclesia College85.5 miles (137.6 km)4yr-private
  • WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield85.7 miles (137.9 km)2yr-private
  • Cox College86.5 miles (139.2 km)4yr-private
  • Mission University86.8 miles (139.6 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University86.8 miles (139.7 km)4yr-private
  • Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies86.8 miles (139.7 km)4yr-private
  • Ozarks Technical Community College87.2 miles (140.3 km)4yr-public
  • Missouri State University-Springfield87.2 miles (140.4 km)4yr-public
  • Evangel University88.1 miles (141.7 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-College of Online Learning88.1 miles (141.7 km)4yr-private
  • Ottawa University-Ottawa89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-private
  • Bryan University89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-private
  • Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church91.6 miles (147.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of Arkansas95.9 miles (154.4 km)4yr-public
  • Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology98.7 miles (158.8 km)4yr-private
  • Northeastern State University98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-public
  • Phillips Theological Seminary98.8 miles (159.1 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Southeast Highpublic——1.2 miles (1.9 km)
Southeast Middle Schoolpublic——1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Southeast Elementary Schoolpublic——4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Lakeside Elempublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)
Westside Elempublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Geo E Nettels Elempublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
ST MARYS COLGAN ELEMENTARY AND JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLprivate——9.7 miles (15.6 km)
Pittsburg Middle Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 66724

What school district is ZIP code 66724 in?
ZIP 66724 (Cherokee, KS) maps to Cherokee Unified School District 247 (LEA ID 2004710) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 66724?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 66724 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 66724 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher28.3%
High school31.7%
Less than HS3.8%
School districtCherokee Unified School District 247