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Poydras CDP, LA

ZIP 70040 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 70040

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70040 (Poydras, LA) is associated with Plaquemines Parish School District (LEA 2201230) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 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 University of Holy Cross about 12.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Plaquemines Parish School District
LEA ID
2201230
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (39)

  • University of Holy Cross12.6 miles (20.3 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College14.9 miles (24.0 km)2yr-public
  • NationsUniversity16.9 miles (27.2 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College17.3 miles (27.9 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans17.8 miles (28.7 km)4yr-public
  • Loyola University New Orleans18.0 miles (29.0 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana18.3 miles (29.4 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana19.0 miles (30.6 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana19.0 miles (30.6 km)4yr-private
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary19.6 miles (31.6 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University19.6 miles (31.6 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College20.1 miles (32.4 km)2yr-public
Show all 39 colleges & universities
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana20.6 miles (33.2 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans21.1 miles (33.9 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans21.7 miles (34.9 km)4yr-public
  • Herzing University-New Orleans23.8 miles (38.3 km)4yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute26.2 miles (42.2 km)2yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College44.2 miles (71.1 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University52.9 miles (85.1 km)4yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College53.5 miles (86.0 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College55.5 miles (89.4 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University62.7 miles (100.9 km)4yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College67.9 miles (109.3 km)2yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport71.7 miles (115.4 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge78.8 miles (126.9 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College79.3 miles (127.6 km)2yr-private
  • Pearl River Community College79.6 miles (128.1 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus82.0 miles (132.0 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute82.6 miles (132.9 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University84.5 miles (135.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College85.6 miles (137.8 km)2yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology87.0 miles (140.0 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College87.6 miles (141.0 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology88.3 miles (142.1 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration90.5 miles (145.7 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College93.1 miles (149.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System93.3 miles (150.2 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Belle Chasse Middle Schoolpublic——5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Phoenix High Schoolpublic——6.7 miles (10.7 km)
Belle Chasse Academypublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Belle Chasse High Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
J.F. Gauthier Schoolpublic——9.6 miles (15.5 km)
St. Bernard Middle Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70040

What school district is ZIP code 70040 in?
ZIP 70040 (Poydras, LA) maps to Plaquemines Parish School District (LEA ID 2201230) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70040?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70040 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70040 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher11.1%
High school40.8%
Less than HS16.8%
School districtPlaquemines Parish School District