ZIP 70791 — 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 70791

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 70791 (Zachary, LA) is associated with Zachary Community School District (LEA 2200039) 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 39 K-12 schools (37 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 Southern University and A & M College about 9.1 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Zachary Community School District

LEA ID

2200039

Private school share (ACS)

0.1%

Colleges & universities (50)

Southern University and A & M College9.1 miles (14.6 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center9.2 miles (14.7 km)4yr-public
Southern University-Board and System9.4 miles (15.1 km)4yr-public
Delta College of Arts & Technology13.2 miles (21.3 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana-System Administration13.4 miles (21.6 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology14.1 miles (22.7 km)2yr-private
Baton Rouge Community College14.1 miles (22.7 km)2yr-public
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College16.4 miles (26.5 km)4yr-public
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University17.5 miles (28.2 km)4yr-private
Louisiana Culinary Institute17.5 miles (28.2 km)2yr-private
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus17.7 miles (28.4 km)2yr-private
ITI Technical College20.9 miles (33.6 km)2yr-private

Show all 50 colleges & universities

Fortis College-Baton Rouge21.2 miles (34.1 km)2yr-private
River Parishes Community College34.5 miles (55.6 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Louisiana University41.9 miles (67.4 km)4yr-public
Infinity College57.5 miles (92.5 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette59.9 miles (96.3 km)4yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment60.8 miles (97.8 km)2yr-private
Southwest Mississippi Community College61.2 miles (98.5 km)2yr-public
South Louisiana Community College61.2 miles (98.5 km)2yr-public
Saint Joseph Seminary College62.5 miles (100.6 km)4yr-private
Nicholls State University62.9 miles (101.2 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus63.5 miles (102.2 km)2yr-private
Fletcher Technical Community College69.5 miles (111.8 km)2yr-public
Healthcare Training Institute70.7 miles (113.8 km)2yr-private
Herzing University-New Orleans73.9 miles (118.9 km)4yr-private
Chamberlain University-Louisiana76.4 miles (123.0 km)4yr-private
Northshore Technical Community College77.1 miles (124.0 km)2yr-public
Louisiana State University-Eunice77.2 miles (124.2 km)2yr-public
Delgado Community College77.8 miles (125.2 km)2yr-public
University of New Orleans77.9 miles (125.3 km)4yr-public
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
Xavier University of Louisiana78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-private
Tulane University of Louisiana78.8 miles (126.8 km)4yr-private
Southern University at New Orleans79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-public
Loyola University New Orleans79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-private
Dillard University79.2 miles (127.5 km)4yr-private
Bridges Christian College79.9 miles (128.5 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans79.9 miles (128.6 km)4yr-public
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary80.0 miles (128.7 km)4yr-private
NationsUniversity80.9 miles (130.2 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Alexandria83.1 miles (133.7 km)4yr-public
Copiah-Lincoln Community College84.6 miles (136.2 km)2yr-public
Alcorn State University84.7 miles (136.2 km)4yr-public
University of Holy Cross86.0 miles (138.5 km)4yr-private
Nunez Community College86.1 miles (138.5 km)2yr-public
Louisiana Christian University88.5 miles (142.4 km)4yr-private
Central Louisiana Technical Community College89.0 miles (143.3 km)2yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria89.4 miles (143.8 km)2yr-private
Pearl River Community College96.6 miles (155.5 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Northwestern Middle School	public	—	—	0.2 miles (0.3 km)
Zachary High School	public	—	—	0.4 miles (0.6 km)
Northwestern Elementary School	public	—	—	0.6 miles (0.9 km)
Rollins Place Elementary	public	—	—	0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Zachary Early Learning Center	public	—	—	0.8 miles (1.3 km)
Zachary Elementary School	public	—	—	1.0 miles (1.7 km)
Copper Mill Elementary/Middle School	public	—	—	2.2 miles (3.6 km)
White Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	4.2 miles (6.7 km)
Baker High School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Slaughter Elementary School	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Slaughter Community Charter School	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.6 km)
Baker Middle School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Baker Heights Elementary School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.8 km)
Advantage Charter Academy	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Impact Charter School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
GEO Prep Baker	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.1 km)
ZACHARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Brownfields Elementary School	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Helix Aviation Academy	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.3 km)
Ryan Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Crestworth Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Progress Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
CENTRAL PRIVATE SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Scotlandville Magnet High School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Sharon Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Scotlandville Pre-Engineering Academy	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.6 km)
J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Southern University Lab School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Northeast Elementary School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Central Middle School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Central Intermediate School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
Northeast High School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
IDEA University Prep	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Zion City School A Redesign School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Tanglewood Elementary School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Forest Heights Academy of Excellence	public	—	—	9.7 miles (15.7 km)
Glen Oaks Senior High School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70791

What school district is ZIP code 70791 in?

ZIP 70791 (Zachary, LA) maps to Zachary Community School District (LEA ID 2200039) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 70791?

US5 lists 39 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 37 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 70791 attend private school?

About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70791 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	39.2%
High school	29.0%
Less than HS	5.2%
School district	Zachary Community School District

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