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ZIP 70516 — 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 70516

K-12 nearby
14
Public
12
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 70516 (Branch, LA) is associated with Acadia Parish School District (LEA 2200030) 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 14 K-12 schools (12 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.3 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 Louisiana State University-Eunice about 10.5 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Acadia Parish School District
LEA ID
2200030
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (28)

  • Louisiana State University-Eunice10.5 miles (16.9 km)2yr-public
  • South Louisiana Community College18.4 miles (29.6 km)2yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment18.7 miles (30.1 km)2yr-private
  • Infinity College20.0 miles (32.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette20.1 miles (32.4 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus20.3 miles (32.6 km)2yr-private
  • SOWELA Technical Community College52.3 miles (84.2 km)2yr-public
  • McNeese State University56.1 miles (90.3 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria56.2 miles (90.4 km)4yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria63.4 miles (102.0 km)2yr-private
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College65.5 miles (105.4 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana Christian University66.3 miles (106.7 km)4yr-private
Show all 28 colleges & universities
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration66.7 miles (107.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System66.8 miles (107.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center66.9 miles (107.7 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College67.1 miles (108.0 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology68.8 miles (110.7 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College69.7 miles (112.1 km)2yr-public
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University71.1 miles (114.5 km)4yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology71.2 miles (114.6 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute73.8 miles (118.8 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus74.6 miles (120.0 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College75.9 miles (122.1 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge76.2 miles (122.7 km)2yr-private
  • River Parishes Community College82.8 miles (133.3 km)2yr-public
  • Lamar State College-Orange87.4 miles (140.7 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University98.2 miles (158.1 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Branch Elementary Schoolpublic——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Richard Elementary Schoolpublic——3.6 miles (5.8 km)
AMIKids Acadianapublic——5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Church Point Middle Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
OUR MOTHER OF PEACE ELEMENTARYprivate——5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Church Point High Schoolpublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Church Point Elementary Schoolpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Mire Elementary Schoolpublic——8.3 miles (13.3 km)
Armstrong Middle Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Rayne High Schoolpublic——8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Central Rayne Kindergarten Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Crowley High Schoolpublic——9.7 miles (15.7 km)
RAYNE CATHOLIC ELEMENTARYprivate——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Martin Petitjean Elementary Schoolpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70516

What school district is ZIP code 70516 in?
ZIP 70516 (Branch, LA) maps to Acadia Parish School District (LEA ID 2200030) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70516?
US5 lists 14 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 12 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70516 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70516 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher1.3%
High school39.7%
Less than HS25.4%
School districtAcadia Parish School District