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Velma town, OK

ZIP 73491 — 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 73491

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 73491 (Velma, OK) is associated with Velma-Alma Public Schools (LEA 4031020) 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 2.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.5% 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 University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma about 42.6 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Velma-Alma Public Schools
LEA ID
4031020
Private school share (ACS)
0.5%

Colleges & universities (35)

  • University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma42.6 miles (68.5 km)4yr-public
  • Cameron University46.2 miles (74.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus52.0 miles (83.7 km)4yr-public
  • Moore Norman Technology Center56.3 miles (90.6 km)2yr-public
  • Murray State College57.4 miles (92.4 km)4yr-public
  • Randall University57.8 miles (93.0 km)4yr-private
  • East Central University59.1 miles (95.1 km)4yr-public
  • Mid-America Christian University60.5 miles (97.4 km)4yr-private
  • Oklahoma City Community College63.3 miles (101.9 km)2yr-public
  • North Central Texas College64.9 miles (104.5 km)2yr-public
  • Midwestern State University65.2 miles (104.9 km)4yr-public
  • Rose State College68.2 miles (109.8 km)4yr-public
Show all 35 colleges & universities
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Oklahoma-Health Sciences Center70.0 miles (112.6 km)4yr-public
  • Oklahoma City University70.8 miles (114.0 km)4yr-private
  • Southwestern Christian University71.8 miles (115.6 km)4yr-private
  • Southern Nazarene University71.8 miles (115.6 km)4yr-private
  • Metro Technology Centers72.4 miles (116.5 km)2yr-public
  • Canadian Valley Technology Center72.9 miles (117.3 km)2yr-public
  • Oklahoma Baptist University73.2 miles (117.8 km)4yr-private
  • Redlands Community College74.7 miles (120.2 km)2yr-public
  • Gordon Cooper Technology Center75.1 miles (120.8 km)2yr-public
  • Seminole State College75.3 miles (121.2 km)2yr-public
  • Grayson College78.2 miles (125.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Oklahoma State University78.9 miles (127.0 km)4yr-public
  • Oklahoma Christian University79.2 miles (127.5 km)4yr-private
  • Central Oklahoma College79.5 miles (127.9 km)2yr-private
  • Family of Faith Christian University80.0 miles (128.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Central Oklahoma82.2 miles (132.3 km)4yr-public
  • Austin College82.6 miles (132.9 km)4yr-private
  • Texas Woman's University91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of North Texas91.6 miles (147.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southwestern Oklahoma State University95.1 miles (153.1 km)4yr-public
  • Western Oklahoma State College97.6 miles (157.1 km)2yr-public
  • Vernon College98.4 miles (158.3 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
VELMA-ALMA ESpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
VELMA-ALMA MSpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
VELMA-ALMA HSpublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 73491

What school district is ZIP code 73491 in?
ZIP 73491 (Velma, OK) maps to Velma-Alma Public Schools (LEA ID 4031020) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 73491?
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 73491 attend private school?
About 0.5% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 73491 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher14.0%
High school58.2%
Less than HS6.6%
School districtVelma-Alma Public Schools