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Fort Polk South CDP, LA

ZIP 71459 — 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 71459

K-12 nearby
12
Public
11
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 71459 (Fort Polk South, LA) is associated with Vernon Parish School District (LEA 2201830) 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 12 K-12 schools (11 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.7% 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 Blue Cliff College-Alexandria about 47.0 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Vernon Parish School District
LEA ID
2201830
Private school share (ACS)
0.7%

Colleges & universities (22)

  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria47.0 miles (75.6 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria48.7 miles (78.4 km)4yr-public
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana49.0 miles (78.9 km)4yr-public
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College49.4 miles (79.4 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana Christian University50.9 miles (81.8 km)4yr-private
  • SOWELA Technical Community College57.6 miles (92.7 km)2yr-public
  • McNeese State University60.2 miles (96.9 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice61.5 miles (99.0 km)2yr-public
  • Lamar State College-Orange72.7 miles (117.0 km)2yr-public
  • Lamar Institute of Technology85.8 miles (138.1 km)2yr-public
  • Lamar University85.9 miles (138.3 km)4yr-public
  • Texas Healthtech Institute89.7 miles (144.3 km)2yr-private
Show all 22 colleges & universities
  • South Louisiana Community College90.3 miles (145.4 km)2yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment90.6 miles (145.8 km)2yr-private
  • Angelina College90.6 miles (145.9 km)2yr-public
  • Lamar State College-Port Arthur90.9 miles (146.4 km)2yr-public
  • Infinity College91.3 miles (147.0 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette92.0 miles (148.1 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus92.3 miles (148.5 km)2yr-private
  • Stephen F Austin State University92.9 miles (149.5 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Shreveport Campus99.3 miles (159.9 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Shreveport99.4 miles (160.0 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
North Early Childhood Centerpublic——1.0 miles (1.7 km)
Pickering High Schoolpublic——2.9 miles (4.6 km)
Pickering Elementary Schoolpublic——3.0 miles (4.7 km)
Parkway Elementary Schoolpublic——3.0 miles (4.9 km)
FAITH TRAINING CHRISTIAN ACADEMYprivate——6.9 miles (11.1 km)
West Leesville Elementary Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
Leesville Junior High Schoolpublic——7.1 miles (11.5 km)
Leesville High Schoolpublic——7.3 miles (11.7 km)
East Leesville Early Childhood Centerpublic——7.4 miles (12.0 km)
Vernon Middle Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.3 km)
Rosepine High Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Rosepine Elementary Schoolpublic——9.5 miles (15.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71459

What school district is ZIP code 71459 in?
ZIP 71459 (Fort Polk South, LA) maps to Vernon Parish School District (LEA ID 2201830) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71459?
US5 lists 12 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 11 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71459 attend private school?
About 0.7% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71459 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher25.9%
High school20.7%
Less than HS4.4%
School districtVernon Parish School District