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Independence town, LA

ZIP 70443 — 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 70443

K-12 nearby
23
Public
18
Private
5
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70443 (Independence, LA) is associated with Livingston Parish School District (LEA 2201020) 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 23 K-12 schools (18 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.3% 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 Southeastern Louisiana University about 9.1 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Livingston Parish School District
LEA ID
2201020
Private school share (ACS)
0.3%

Colleges & universities (49)

  • Southeastern Louisiana University9.1 miles (14.6 km)4yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College26.1 miles (42.0 km)4yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus34.4 miles (55.4 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge34.5 miles (55.5 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College34.7 miles (55.8 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute35.2 miles (56.6 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology36.4 miles (58.6 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University37.8 miles (60.9 km)4yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College38.1 miles (61.3 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College38.6 miles (62.1 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology38.9 miles (62.6 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University and A & M College39.7 miles (63.9 km)4yr-public
Show all 49 colleges & universities
  • Southern University Law Center40.0 miles (64.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System40.1 miles (64.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration40.7 miles (65.5 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College41.2 miles (66.3 km)4yr-public
  • Northshore Technical Community College41.7 miles (67.1 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College46.1 miles (74.2 km)2yr-public
  • Healthcare Training Institute47.0 miles (75.7 km)2yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans48.0 miles (77.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of New Orleans50.2 miles (80.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University at New Orleans51.1 miles (82.2 km)4yr-public
  • Delgado Community College51.6 miles (83.0 km)2yr-public
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana51.6 miles (83.1 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University52.1 miles (83.9 km)4yr-private
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary52.4 miles (84.3 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana52.8 miles (84.9 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana52.8 miles (84.9 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana53.8 miles (86.6 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans53.9 miles (86.7 km)4yr-public
  • Loyola University New Orleans54.1 miles (87.1 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College54.6 miles (87.8 km)4yr-private
  • NationsUniversity54.8 miles (88.1 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College58.1 miles (93.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross59.3 miles (95.5 km)4yr-private
  • Nicholls State University60.1 miles (96.7 km)4yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College60.7 miles (97.6 km)2yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College67.1 miles (108.1 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College73.7 miles (118.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College83.3 miles (134.1 km)2yr-public
  • University of Southern Mississippi85.9 miles (138.3 km)4yr-public
  • William Carey University87.1 miles (140.1 km)4yr-private
  • Blue Cliff College-Gulfport90.0 miles (144.8 km)2yr-private
  • Infinity College91.2 miles (146.7 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette93.2 miles (149.9 km)4yr-public
  • Alcorn State University93.2 miles (150.0 km)4yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment94.3 miles (151.8 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College94.8 miles (152.5 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus96.4 miles (155.2 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
TPSS Advanced College and Career Magnet Centerpublic——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
MATER DOLOROSA CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Independence Leadership Academypublic——2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Independence High Magnetpublic——2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Lucille Nesom Memorialpublic——4.8 miles (7.6 km)
Midway Elementary Schoolpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Amite High Magnetpublic——6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Amite Westside Middle Magnetpublic——6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Amite Elementary Magnet Schoolpublic——6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Natalbany Middlepublic——6.9 miles (11.1 km)
OAK FOREST ACADEMYprivate——7.1 miles (11.4 km)
TRAFTON ACADEMY AT HAMMONDprivate——7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Loranger Middle Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Loranger High Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Loranger Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Southeastern LA University Lab Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Roseland Montessoripublic——9.3 miles (14.9 km)
EMMANUEL SDA SCHOOLprivate——9.5 miles (15.3 km)
Albany Lower Elementary Schoolpublic——9.5 miles (15.4 km)
Albany Upper Elementary Schoolpublic——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
HOLY GHOST SCHOOLprivate——9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Albany High Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
Albany Middle Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70443

What school district is ZIP code 70443 in?
ZIP 70443 (Independence, LA) maps to Livingston Parish School District (LEA ID 2201020) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70443?
US5 lists 23 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 18 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70443 attend private school?
About 0.3% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70443 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.7%
High school29.7%
Less than HS25.6%
School districtLivingston Parish School District