ZIP 70538 — 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 70538

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 70538 (Franklin, 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 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 Nicholls State University about 41.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

St. Mary Parish School District

LEA ID

2201620

Private school share (ACS)

0.3%

Colleges & universities (41)

Nicholls State University41.8 miles (67.2 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus41.9 miles (67.4 km)2yr-private
Fletcher Technical Community College42.0 miles (67.5 km)2yr-public
University of Louisiana at Lafayette42.0 miles (67.6 km)4yr-public
Infinity College42.9 miles (69.1 km)2yr-private
River Parishes Community College43.2 miles (69.5 km)2yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment43.4 miles (69.8 km)2yr-private
South Louisiana Community College43.7 miles (70.3 km)2yr-public
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College46.2 miles (74.4 km)4yr-public
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University47.2 miles (76.0 km)4yr-private
ITI Technical College48.0 miles (77.2 km)2yr-private
Fortis College-Baton Rouge48.0 miles (77.2 km)2yr-private

Show all 41 colleges & universities

University of Louisiana-System Administration48.9 miles (78.6 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology49.0 miles (78.8 km)2yr-private
Louisiana Culinary Institute49.1 miles (79.0 km)2yr-private
Baton Rouge Community College49.4 miles (79.4 km)2yr-public
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus49.6 miles (79.9 km)2yr-private
Delta College of Arts & Technology50.9 miles (82.0 km)2yr-private
Southern University-Board and System52.6 miles (84.7 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center52.9 miles (85.1 km)4yr-public
Southern University and A & M College53.0 miles (85.3 km)4yr-public
Louisiana State University-Eunice72.5 miles (116.7 km)2yr-public
Healthcare Training Institute76.6 miles (123.3 km)2yr-private
Southeastern Louisiana University78.6 miles (126.6 km)4yr-public
Chamberlain University-Louisiana81.3 miles (130.9 km)4yr-private
Herzing University-New Orleans81.8 miles (131.6 km)4yr-private
Tulane University of Louisiana83.0 miles (133.5 km)4yr-private
Loyola University New Orleans83.0 miles (133.7 km)4yr-private
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana84.0 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
Xavier University of Louisiana84.0 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
Bridges Christian College84.0 miles (135.3 km)4yr-private
Delgado Community College84.4 miles (135.9 km)2yr-public
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans85.4 miles (137.5 km)4yr-public
NationsUniversity86.1 miles (138.6 km)4yr-private
Dillard University86.9 miles (139.8 km)4yr-private
University of New Orleans87.1 miles (140.1 km)4yr-public
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary88.2 miles (142.0 km)4yr-private
Southern University at New Orleans88.4 miles (142.2 km)4yr-public
University of Holy Cross90.4 miles (145.5 km)4yr-private
Nunez Community College92.8 miles (149.3 km)2yr-public
Saint Joseph Seminary College96.6 miles (155.4 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Franklin Senior High School	public	—	—	0.2 miles (0.3 km)
Franklin Junior High School	public	—	—	0.2 miles (0.3 km)
HANSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	1.0 miles (1.6 km)
W.P. Foster Elementary School	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.4 km)
LaGrange Elementary School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
Raintree Elementary School	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Centerville High School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School	public	—	—	5.6 miles (8.9 km)
West St. Mary High School	public	—	—	5.6 miles (8.9 km)
Chitimacha Tribal School	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70538

What school district is ZIP code 70538 in?

ZIP 70538 (Franklin, 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 70538?

US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 70538 attend private school?

About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70538 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	14.3%
High school	50.4%
Less than HS	15.2%
School district	St. Mary Parish School District

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