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Kentwood town, LA

ZIP 70444 — 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 70444

K-12 nearby
8
Public
8
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70444 (Kentwood, LA) is associated with St. Helena Parish School District (LEA 2201470) 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 8 K-12 schools (8 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.2 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 Southeastern Louisiana University about 26.4 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
St. Helena Parish School District
LEA ID
2201470
Private school share (ACS)
0.8%

Colleges & universities (50)

  • Southeastern Louisiana University26.4 miles (42.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College27.6 miles (44.5 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College34.0 miles (54.6 km)4yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus47.4 miles (76.3 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology47.7 miles (76.7 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute48.0 miles (77.3 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge48.5 miles (78.1 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College48.6 miles (78.2 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College48.9 miles (78.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center49.2 miles (79.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System49.4 miles (79.5 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College49.5 miles (79.6 km)2yr-public
Show all 50 colleges & universities
  • Northshore Technical Community College50.1 miles (80.6 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology50.2 miles (80.7 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University50.4 miles (81.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration51.4 miles (82.7 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College52.8 miles (85.0 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College55.2 miles (88.9 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College55.4 miles (89.2 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College56.2 miles (90.5 km)2yr-public
  • Healthcare Training Institute63.6 miles (102.4 km)2yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans63.8 miles (102.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of New Orleans65.1 miles (104.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University at New Orleans65.7 miles (105.8 km)4yr-public
  • Delgado Community College67.1 miles (107.9 km)2yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana67.6 miles (108.8 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana68.3 miles (110.0 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana68.3 miles (110.0 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans69.3 miles (111.5 km)4yr-public
  • Tulane University of Louisiana69.6 miles (112.1 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans69.9 miles (112.6 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity70.1 miles (112.8 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College70.3 miles (113.1 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College72.4 miles (116.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross74.2 miles (119.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Southern Mississippi74.7 miles (120.2 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University76.3 miles (122.7 km)4yr-private
  • Alcorn State University77.9 miles (125.4 km)4yr-public
  • Nicholls State University78.4 miles (126.2 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College80.3 miles (129.2 km)2yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College85.5 miles (137.6 km)2yr-public
  • Jones County Junior College90.2 miles (145.1 km)2yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport91.7 miles (147.6 km)2yr-private
  • Hinds Community College94.0 miles (151.3 km)2yr-public
  • Jackson State University98.1 miles (157.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College98.6 miles (158.6 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi98.6 miles (158.6 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi College99.8 miles (160.7 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Jewel M. Sumner Middle Schoolpublic——2.1 miles (3.3 km)
Jewel M. Sumner High Schoolpublic——2.2 miles (3.6 km)
Spring Creek Elementary Schoolpublic——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
O.W. Dillon Leadership Academypublic——3.1 miles (4.9 km)
Kentwood High Magnet Schoolpublic——3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Chesbrough Elementary Schoolpublic——4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Osyka Elementary Schoolpublic——7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Roseland Montessoripublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70444

What school district is ZIP code 70444 in?
ZIP 70444 (Kentwood, LA) maps to St. Helena Parish School District (LEA ID 2201470) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70444?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 8 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70444 attend private school?
About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70444 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.1%
High school38.3%
Less than HS14.1%
School districtSt. Helena Parish School District