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Amelia CDP, LA

ZIP 70340 — 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 70340

K-12 nearby
15
Public
13
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70340 (Amelia, LA) is associated with St. Mary Parish School District (LEA 2201620) 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 (13 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.8 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 Fletcher Technical Community College about 17.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
St. Mary Parish School District
LEA ID
2201620
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (42)

  • Fletcher Technical Community College17.6 miles (28.4 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University20.1 miles (32.3 km)4yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College37.5 miles (60.3 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge48.4 miles (77.8 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College48.6 miles (78.2 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University50.5 miles (81.4 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute51.2 miles (82.4 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus51.4 miles (82.7 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College51.7 miles (83.2 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College53.8 miles (86.6 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology53.8 miles (86.6 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration54.8 miles (88.2 km)4yr-public
Show all 42 colleges & universities
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology54.9 miles (88.3 km)2yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute56.7 miles (91.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University-Board and System59.1 miles (95.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center59.3 miles (95.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College59.3 miles (95.4 km)4yr-public
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana60.5 miles (97.4 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans61.8 miles (99.4 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana61.8 miles (99.4 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans61.8 miles (99.4 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College62.8 miles (101.0 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana63.1 miles (101.6 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College63.8 miles (102.7 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans64.4 miles (103.6 km)4yr-public
  • NationsUniversity64.9 miles (104.5 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University66.3 miles (106.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette66.4 miles (106.9 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus66.7 miles (107.4 km)2yr-private
  • University of New Orleans66.9 miles (107.6 km)4yr-public
  • Infinity College66.9 miles (107.7 km)2yr-private
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary67.7 miles (108.9 km)4yr-private
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment67.9 miles (109.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans68.1 miles (109.6 km)4yr-public
  • South Louisiana Community College68.2 miles (109.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross68.6 miles (110.4 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University69.7 miles (112.1 km)4yr-public
  • Nunez Community College71.4 miles (114.9 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College83.8 miles (134.8 km)4yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College87.2 miles (140.3 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice97.0 miles (156.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
J.S. Aucoin Elementary Schoolpublic——0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Bayou L'Ourse Primary Schoolpublic——3.4 miles (5.5 km)
Wyandotte Elementary Schoolpublic——4.5 miles (7.3 km)
Morgan City Junior High Schoolpublic——6.5 miles (10.4 km)
M.E. Norman Elementary Schoolpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
CENTRAL CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Gibson Elementary Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Morgan City High Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
ST STEPHEN EARLY LEARNING CENTERprivate——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Berwick Elementary Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.5 km)
Julia B. Maitland Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Stephensville Elementary Schoolpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Berwick Junior High Schoolpublic——8.6 miles (13.9 km)
Berwick High Schoolpublic——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
Bayou Vista Elementary Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70340

What school district is ZIP code 70340 in?
ZIP 70340 (Amelia, LA) maps to St. Mary Parish School District (LEA ID 2201620) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70340?
US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 13 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70340 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70340 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school100.0%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtSt. Mary Parish School District