ZIP 70079 — 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 70079

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA) is associated with St. Charles Parish School District (LEA 2201440) 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 31 K-12 schools (27 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.4 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 Healthcare Training Institute about 10.2 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

St. Charles Parish School District

LEA ID

2201440

Private school share (ACS)

0.0%

Colleges & universities (45)

Healthcare Training Institute10.2 miles (16.5 km)2yr-private
Herzing University-New Orleans15.3 miles (24.6 km)4yr-private
Chamberlain University-Louisiana15.7 miles (25.2 km)4yr-private
Tulane University of Louisiana17.8 miles (28.6 km)4yr-private
Loyola University New Orleans18.0 miles (28.9 km)4yr-private
Xavier University of Louisiana18.3 miles (29.5 km)4yr-private
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana18.3 miles (29.5 km)4yr-private
Delgado Community College18.4 miles (29.6 km)2yr-public
Bridges Christian College18.9 miles (30.5 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans19.8 miles (31.9 km)4yr-public
University of New Orleans20.6 miles (33.1 km)4yr-public
Dillard University20.7 miles (33.3 km)4yr-private

Show all 45 colleges & universities

NationsUniversity20.7 miles (33.3 km)4yr-private
Southern University at New Orleans21.9 miles (35.3 km)4yr-public
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary21.9 miles (35.3 km)4yr-private
University of Holy Cross25.7 miles (41.3 km)4yr-private
Nunez Community College27.2 miles (43.8 km)2yr-public
Nicholls State University27.5 miles (44.3 km)4yr-public
Fletcher Technical Community College32.3 miles (52.0 km)2yr-public
River Parishes Community College33.7 miles (54.3 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Louisiana University35.5 miles (57.1 km)4yr-public
Northshore Technical Community College40.1 miles (64.5 km)2yr-public
Saint Joseph Seminary College40.3 miles (64.8 km)4yr-private
Fortis College-Baton Rouge44.5 miles (71.6 km)2yr-private
ITI Technical College44.9 miles (72.2 km)2yr-private
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus47.6 miles (76.7 km)2yr-private
Louisiana Culinary Institute48.2 miles (77.6 km)2yr-private
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University50.0 miles (80.5 km)4yr-private
Delta College of Arts & Technology52.7 miles (84.8 km)2yr-private
Baton Rouge Community College53.2 miles (85.6 km)2yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology53.9 miles (86.8 km)2yr-private
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College54.0 miles (86.9 km)4yr-public
University of Louisiana-System Administration56.2 miles (90.4 km)4yr-public
Southern University and A & M College58.8 miles (94.7 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center59.0 miles (95.0 km)4yr-public
Southern University-Board and System59.0 miles (95.0 km)4yr-public
Pearl River Community College77.8 miles (125.1 km)2yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport87.3 miles (140.5 km)2yr-private
Southwest Mississippi Community College89.3 miles (143.7 km)2yr-public
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College92.7 miles (149.2 km)2yr-public
Infinity College96.5 miles (155.3 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette97.3 miles (156.6 km)4yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment98.8 miles (158.9 km)2yr-private
South Louisiana Community College99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus99.3 miles (159.7 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Norco Elementary School	public	—	—	0.8 miles (1.2 km)
Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.4 km)
New Sarpy Elementary School	public	—	—	2.9 miles (4.6 km)
Destrehan High School	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.2 miles (6.8 km)
Harry M. Hurst Middle School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (7.0 km)
R.K. Smith Middle School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Emily C. Watkins Elementary	public	—	—	5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Luling Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.9 km)
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary	public	—	—	6.3 miles (10.1 km)
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School	public	—	—	6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Albert Cammon Middle School	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
St. Rose Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
ST JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
LaPlace Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Mimosa Park Elementary School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Hahnville High School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Lakewood Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Fifth Ward Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
East St. John Preparatory Academy	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.0 km)
John James Audubon School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
West St. John High School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
R.J. Vial Elementary School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
J.B. Martin Middle School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.1 km)
East St. John High School	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
A.C. Alexander School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
G.T. Woods School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Chateau Estates School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
ST PETER SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.7 km)
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
RIVERSIDE ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70079

What school district is ZIP code 70079 in?

ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA) maps to St. Charles Parish School District (LEA ID 2201440) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 70079?

US5 lists 31 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 27 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 70079 attend private school?

About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70079 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%
High school	37.0%
Less than HS	14.4%
School district	St. Charles Parish School District

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