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Poydras CDP, LA

ZIP 70085 — 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 70085

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70085 (Poydras, LA) is associated with Plaquemines Parish School District (LEA 2201230) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.6 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 Nunez Community College about 15.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Plaquemines Parish School District
LEA ID
2201230
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • Nunez Community College15.6 miles (25.0 km)2yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross16.3 miles (26.2 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity21.4 miles (34.4 km)4yr-private
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary21.7 miles (34.9 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans22.3 miles (35.9 km)4yr-public
  • Dillard University22.5 miles (36.2 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans22.6 miles (36.4 km)4yr-public
  • Bridges Christian College23.0 miles (37.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of New Orleans23.8 miles (38.2 km)4yr-public
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana23.8 miles (38.4 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana23.8 miles (38.4 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans23.9 miles (38.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Tulane University of Louisiana24.1 miles (38.8 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College24.2 miles (39.0 km)2yr-public
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana26.3 miles (42.4 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans28.1 miles (45.1 km)4yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute32.1 miles (51.7 km)2yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College38.7 miles (62.3 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College52.7 miles (84.8 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport59.1 miles (95.1 km)2yr-private
  • Nicholls State University63.9 miles (102.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University64.0 miles (103.1 km)4yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College65.2 miles (105.0 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College70.6 miles (113.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College74.3 miles (119.5 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College75.5 miles (121.5 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge85.2 miles (137.1 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College85.6 miles (137.8 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus88.1 miles (141.8 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute88.7 miles (142.8 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University90.9 miles (146.2 km)4yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology92.9 miles (149.6 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College93.7 miles (150.9 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology94.5 miles (152.1 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College95.0 miles (152.8 km)4yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College98.9 miles (159.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center99.1 miles (159.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System99.2 miles (159.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
J.F. Gauthier Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
St. Bernard Middle Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70085

What school district is ZIP code 70085 in?
ZIP 70085 (Poydras, LA) maps to Plaquemines Parish School District (LEA ID 2201230) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70085?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70085 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70085 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.9%
High school31.0%
Less than HS22.8%
School districtPlaquemines Parish School District