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ZIP 71286 — 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 71286

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71286 (LA) is associated with East Carroll Parish School District (LEA 2200570) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.5 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 Louisiana Delta Community College about 49.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
East Carroll Parish School District
LEA ID
2200570
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (23)

  • Louisiana Delta Community College49.8 miles (80.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe51.7 miles (83.3 km)4yr-public
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe53.3 miles (85.8 km)2yr-private
  • Hinds Community College53.5 miles (86.1 km)2yr-public
  • Alcorn State University54.1 miles (87.1 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi College55.4 miles (89.1 km)4yr-private
  • Jackson State University63.0 miles (101.4 km)4yr-public
  • Tougaloo College63.0 miles (101.4 km)4yr-private
  • Millsaps College63.8 miles (102.6 km)4yr-private
  • Strayer University-Mississippi63.9 miles (102.9 km)4yr-private
  • Belhaven University64.5 miles (103.8 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Community College Board65.3 miles (105.1 km)2yr-public
Show all 23 colleges & universities
  • Board of Trustees-Mississippi State Institutions of Higher Learning65.3 miles (105.1 km)4yr-public
  • Wesley Biblical Seminary65.8 miles (106.0 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Delta Community College67.7 miles (108.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello73.5 miles (118.3 km)4yr-public
  • Mississippi Valley State University77.2 miles (124.2 km)4yr-public
  • Holmes Community College77.5 miles (124.8 km)2yr-public
  • Delta State University79.7 miles (128.2 km)4yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College81.5 miles (131.1 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana Tech University85.0 miles (136.7 km)4yr-public
  • Grambling State University88.7 miles (142.7 km)4yr-public
  • South Arkansas College93.2 miles (150.0 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Southside Elementary Schoolpublic——9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Griffin Middle School Academypublic——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
General Trass High Schoolpublic——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71286

What school district is ZIP code 71286 in?
ZIP 71286 (LA) maps to East Carroll Parish School District (LEA ID 2200570) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71286?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71286 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71286 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher8.8%
High school26.9%
Less than HS15.7%
School districtEast Carroll Parish School District