ZIP 66762 — 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 66762

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 66762 (Pittsburg, KS) is associated with Northeast Unified School District 246 (LEA 2003480) 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 13 K-12 schools (12 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.8 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 0.5 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Northeast Unified School District 246

LEA ID

2003480

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (34)

Pittsburg State University0.5 miles (0.7 km)4yr-public
Ozark Christian College22.9 miles (36.9 km)4yr-private
Missouri Southern State University24.8 miles (39.8 km)4yr-public
Fort Scott Community College29.2 miles (47.0 km)2yr-public
Labette Community College30.2 miles (48.5 km)2yr-public
Cottey College35.8 miles (57.5 km)4yr-private
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College36.7 miles (59.1 km)2yr-public
Crowder College44.2 miles (71.2 km)2yr-public
Neosho County Community College45.5 miles (73.3 km)2yr-public
Allen County Community College53.1 miles (85.5 km)2yr-public
Coffeyville Community College56.0 miles (90.1 km)2yr-public
Independence Community College57.2 miles (92.0 km)2yr-public

Show all 34 colleges & universities

Bolivar Technical College72.4 miles (116.5 km)4yr-private
Southwest Baptist University72.9 miles (117.3 km)4yr-private
NorthWest Arkansas Community College77.5 miles (124.7 km)2yr-public
WellSpring School of Allied Health-Springfield78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-private
Cox College78.9 miles (127.0 km)4yr-private
Mission University79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-private
Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies79.2 miles (127.4 km)4yr-private
Drury University79.2 miles (127.4 km)4yr-private
Ozarks Technical Community College79.6 miles (128.1 km)4yr-public
Missouri State University-Springfield79.7 miles (128.3 km)4yr-public
Evangel University80.5 miles (129.5 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-College of Online Learning80.5 miles (129.5 km)4yr-private
Bryan University82.4 miles (132.6 km)4yr-private
Oklahoma Wesleyan University83.1 miles (133.7 km)4yr-private
John Brown University83.6 miles (134.6 km)4yr-private
Evangel University-James River Assembly of God Church84.5 miles (136.0 km)2yr-private
Ecclesia College85.6 miles (137.8 km)4yr-private
Ottawa University-Ottawa88.8 miles (143.0 km)4yr-private
Rogers State University90.0 miles (144.9 km)4yr-public
University of Arkansas96.1 miles (154.7 km)4yr-public
College of the Ozarks97.4 miles (156.8 km)4yr-private
Baker University99.1 miles (159.6 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Lakeside Elem	public	—	—	0.6 miles (0.9 km)
Geo E Nettels Elem	public	—	—	0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Westside Elem	public	—	—	1.3 miles (2.1 km)
ST MARYS COLGAN ELEMENTARY AND JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.6 miles (2.5 km)
Pittsburg Middle School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Pittsburg High	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.8 km)
Meadowlark Elementary	public	—	—	2.8 miles (4.5 km)
Frontenac Jr. High	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Frontenac Sr. High School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Frank Layden Elem	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Southeast Middle School	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Southeast Elementary School	public	—	—	7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Southeast High	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 66762

What school district is ZIP code 66762 in?

ZIP 66762 (Pittsburg, KS) maps to Northeast Unified School District 246 (LEA ID 2003480) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 66762?

US5 lists 13 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 66762 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 66762 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	36.8%
High school	26.4%
Less than HS	5.7%
School district	Northeast Unified School District 246

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