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Lutcher town, LA

ZIP 70071 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 70071

K-12 nearby
12
Public
9
Private
3
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70071 (Lutcher, LA) is associated with St. James Parish School District (LEA 2201500) 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 (9 public, 3 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.1 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 River Parishes Community College about 16.5 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
St. James Parish School District
LEA ID
2201500
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (43)

  • River Parishes Community College16.5 miles (26.6 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University18.7 miles (30.0 km)4yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College25.7 miles (41.4 km)2yr-public
  • Healthcare Training Institute28.1 miles (45.3 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge28.9 miles (46.5 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College29.3 miles (47.2 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus32.4 miles (52.1 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute32.8 miles (52.8 km)2yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans33.0 miles (53.1 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana33.7 miles (54.2 km)4yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University34.2 miles (55.0 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University35.0 miles (56.3 km)4yr-public
Show all 43 colleges & universities
  • Tulane University of Louisiana35.8 miles (57.6 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans35.9 miles (57.8 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College36.3 miles (58.4 km)2yr-public
  • Xavier University of Louisiana36.3 miles (58.5 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana36.3 miles (58.5 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College36.9 miles (59.4 km)4yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology37.5 miles (60.3 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College37.6 miles (60.6 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College37.8 miles (60.8 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans37.8 miles (60.9 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology38.2 miles (61.5 km)2yr-private
  • University of New Orleans38.2 miles (61.5 km)4yr-public
  • Dillard University38.5 miles (62.0 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity38.7 miles (62.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans39.6 miles (63.7 km)4yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary39.8 miles (64.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration40.3 miles (64.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College43.6 miles (70.2 km)4yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross43.7 miles (70.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University-Board and System43.7 miles (70.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center43.8 miles (70.4 km)4yr-public
  • Nunez Community College45.2 miles (72.7 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College48.2 miles (77.6 km)4yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College53.2 miles (85.6 km)2yr-public
  • Infinity College78.5 miles (126.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette79.3 miles (127.7 km)4yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment80.8 miles (130.0 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College81.2 miles (130.7 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus81.3 miles (130.9 km)2yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College87.3 miles (140.5 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College88.3 miles (142.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Lutcher High Schoolpublic——0.8 miles (1.2 km)
Gramercy Elementary Schoolpublic——1.1 miles (1.7 km)
ST PETER CHANEL SCHOOLprivate——1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Paulina Elementary Schoolpublic——2.0 miles (3.2 km)
Sixth Ward Elementary Schoolpublic——4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.public——4.9 miles (7.9 km)
St. James High Schoolpublic——6.1 miles (9.8 km)
Vacherie Elementary Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.6 km)
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)public——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
RIVERSIDE ACADEMYprivate——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
ST PETER SCHOOLprivate——8.7 miles (14.0 km)
West St. John High Schoolpublic——9.5 miles (15.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70071

What school district is ZIP code 70071 in?
ZIP 70071 (Lutcher, LA) maps to St. James Parish School District (LEA ID 2201500) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70071?
US5 lists 12 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 3 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70071 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70071 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher15.9%
High school48.7%
Less than HS14.1%
School districtSt. James Parish School District