Elgin city, OK
ZIP 73538 — Schools & Education
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle ClassLow Snow Area
School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities
Schools & Education in ZIP 73538
K-12 nearby
15
Public
15
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) is associated with Elgin Public Schools (LEA 4010710) 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 15 K-12 schools (15 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.9 miles.
ACS estimates show about 0.8% 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 Cameron University about 12.1 miles away (4yr-public).
Schools FAQ for ZIP 73538
What school district is ZIP code 73538 in?
ZIP 73538 (Elgin, OK) maps to Elgin Public Schools (LEA ID 4010710) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 73538?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 15 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 73538 attend private school?
About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 73538 attend private school (ACS estimate).
Schools & Education key statistics
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.8% |
| High school | 23.4% |
| Less than HS | 8.4% |
| School district | Elgin Public Schools |