ZIP 71302 — 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 71302

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 71302 (Alexandria, LA) is associated with Rapides Parish School District (LEA 2201290) 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 31 K-12 schools (27 public, 4 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.2 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 Louisiana State University-Alexandria about 2.9 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Rapides Parish School District

LEA ID

2201290

Private school share (ACS)

0.1%

Colleges & universities (32)

Louisiana State University-Alexandria2.9 miles (4.7 km)4yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria8.3 miles (13.4 km)2yr-private
Central Louisiana Technical Community College9.1 miles (14.6 km)2yr-public
Louisiana Christian University9.4 miles (15.1 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Eunice50.1 miles (80.7 km)2yr-public
Northwestern State University of Louisiana57.5 miles (92.5 km)4yr-public
Infinity College69.0 miles (111.1 km)2yr-private
South Louisiana Community College70.2 miles (113.0 km)2yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment70.2 miles (113.0 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette71.2 miles (114.5 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus73.5 miles (118.3 km)2yr-private
SOWELA Technical Community College82.5 miles (132.7 km)2yr-public

Show all 32 colleges & universities

Southern University-Board and System83.8 miles (134.9 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center83.8 miles (134.9 km)4yr-public
Southern University and A & M College84.0 miles (135.2 km)4yr-public
Alcorn State University86.2 miles (138.7 km)4yr-public
McNeese State University86.5 miles (139.3 km)4yr-public
University of Louisiana-System Administration86.7 miles (139.4 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology88.9 miles (143.0 km)2yr-private
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College89.0 miles (143.2 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge Community College89.6 miles (144.1 km)2yr-public
Delta College of Arts & Technology90.1 miles (145.1 km)2yr-private
Louisiana Delta Community College91.9 miles (148.0 km)2yr-public
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University92.8 miles (149.3 km)4yr-private
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe93.1 miles (149.8 km)2yr-private
Louisiana Tech University93.4 miles (150.4 km)4yr-public
University of Louisiana at Monroe93.6 miles (150.6 km)4yr-public
Grambling State University93.9 miles (151.1 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Culinary Institute94.6 miles (152.2 km)2yr-private
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus95.2 miles (153.1 km)2yr-private
ITI Technical College97.9 miles (157.6 km)2yr-private
Fortis College-Baton Rouge98.3 miles (158.3 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY	private	—	—	3.0 miles (4.9 km)
Poland Junior High School	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.6 km)
Martin Park Elementary School	public	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Ruby-Wise Elementary School	public	—	—	6.5 miles (10.4 km)
Rapides Training Academy	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Acadian Elementary	public	—	—	6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
Peabody Magnet High School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
ST FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Cherokee Elementary School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Scott M. Brame Middle School	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Caroline Dormon Junior High School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Alma Redwine Elementary	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Bolton Academy	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Rapides High School	public	—	—	8.5 miles (13.7 km)
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Alexandria Senior High School	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	public	—	—	8.7 miles (14.0 km)
OUR LADY-PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
J.B. Nachman Elementary School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
D.F. Huddle Elementary	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
Alexandria Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.2 km)
Pineville Elementary School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.4 km)
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.7 km)
Lessie Moore Elementary School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71302

What school district is ZIP code 71302 in?

ZIP 71302 (Alexandria, LA) maps to Rapides Parish School District (LEA ID 2201290) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 71302?

US5 lists 31 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 27 public and 4 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 71302 attend private school?

About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71302 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	12.7%
High school	40.0%
Less than HS	17.2%
School district	Rapides Parish School District

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