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Edgard CDP, LA

ZIP 70049 — 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 70049

K-12 nearby
20
Public
16
Private
4
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 70049 (Edgard, LA) is associated with St. John the Baptist Parish School District (LEA 2201530) 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 (16 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.9 miles.

ACS estimates show about 2.5% 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 Healthcare Training Institute about 20.0 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
St. John the Baptist Parish School District
LEA ID
2201530
Private school share (ACS)
2.5%

Colleges & universities (45)

  • Healthcare Training Institute20.0 miles (32.1 km)2yr-private
  • Nicholls State University21.4 miles (34.4 km)4yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College24.2 miles (38.9 km)2yr-public
  • Herzing University-New Orleans24.9 miles (40.0 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana25.5 miles (41.0 km)4yr-private
  • Fletcher Technical Community College27.5 miles (44.3 km)2yr-public
  • Tulane University of Louisiana27.6 miles (44.4 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans27.8 miles (44.7 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College28.1 miles (45.3 km)2yr-public
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana28.1 miles (45.3 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College28.8 miles (46.3 km)4yr-private
Show all 45 colleges & universities
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans29.6 miles (47.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans30.2 miles (48.5 km)4yr-public
  • Dillard University30.4 miles (48.9 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity30.5 miles (49.1 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans31.5 miles (50.7 km)4yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary31.6 miles (50.9 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University34.0 miles (54.7 km)4yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross35.5 miles (57.1 km)4yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge35.7 miles (57.4 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College36.1 miles (58.0 km)2yr-private
  • Nunez Community College37.0 miles (59.6 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus39.0 miles (62.8 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute39.5 miles (63.6 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University41.1 miles (66.2 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College43.8 miles (70.5 km)4yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology44.1 miles (71.0 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College44.5 miles (71.6 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College45.0 miles (72.4 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology45.1 miles (72.6 km)2yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College46.8 miles (75.3 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration47.3 miles (76.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College50.3 miles (80.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System50.4 miles (81.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center50.4 miles (81.2 km)4yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College83.2 miles (133.8 km)2yr-public
  • Infinity College86.7 miles (139.5 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College87.7 miles (141.2 km)2yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment88.9 miles (143.1 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College89.4 miles (143.8 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus89.5 miles (144.0 km)2yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport95.8 miles (154.1 km)2yr-private
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College99.7 miles (160.4 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)public——1.0 miles (1.6 km)
West St. John High Schoolpublic——1.5 miles (2.3 km)
ST PETER SCHOOLprivate——2.0 miles (3.2 km)
RIVERSIDE ACADEMYprivate——2.3 miles (3.6 km)
Fifth Ward Elementary Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.6 km)
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.public——3.4 miles (5.4 km)
East St. John High Schoolpublic——4.1 miles (6.6 km)
East St. John Preparatory Academypublic——4.3 miles (6.9 km)
ST JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——5.0 miles (8.1 km)
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementarypublic——5.7 miles (9.1 km)
Emily C. Watkins Elementarypublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
LaPlace Elementary Schoolpublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Schoolpublic——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Gramercy Elementary Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Lutcher High Schoolpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
ST PETER CHANEL SCHOOLprivate——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Paulina Elementary Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Vacherie Elementary Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.6 km)
Norco Elementary Schoolpublic——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
St. James High Schoolpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70049

What school district is ZIP code 70049 in?
ZIP 70049 (Edgard, LA) maps to St. John the Baptist Parish School District (LEA ID 2201530) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70049?
US5 lists 20 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 16 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70049 attend private school?
About 2.5% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70049 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher36.3%
High school21.6%
Less than HS9.6%
School districtSt. John the Baptist Parish School District