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Charenton CDP, LA

ZIP 70523 — 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 70523

K-12 nearby
10
Public
9
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 70523 (Charenton, LA) is associated with St. Mary Parish School District (LEA 2201620) 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 10 K-12 schools (9 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 1.7% 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 River Parishes Community College about 37.6 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
St. Mary Parish School District
LEA ID
2201620
Private school share (ACS)
1.7%

Colleges & universities (42)

  • River Parishes Community College37.6 miles (60.5 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University38.6 miles (62.2 km)4yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College39.7 miles (63.9 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College40.6 miles (65.4 km)4yr-public
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University41.5 miles (66.9 km)4yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette41.9 miles (67.5 km)4yr-public
  • ITI Technical College42.2 miles (67.9 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge42.2 miles (68.0 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus42.3 miles (68.1 km)2yr-private
  • Infinity College42.5 miles (68.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration43.3 miles (69.7 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology43.4 miles (69.8 km)2yr-private
Show all 42 colleges & universities
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment43.4 miles (69.8 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute43.4 miles (69.8 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College43.7 miles (70.3 km)2yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College43.7 miles (70.4 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus43.9 miles (70.7 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology45.3 miles (72.9 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University-Board and System47.2 miles (75.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center47.4 miles (76.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College47.5 miles (76.5 km)4yr-public
  • Healthcare Training Institute72.5 miles (116.6 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice72.5 miles (116.7 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University73.1 miles (117.6 km)4yr-public
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana77.3 miles (124.5 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans77.5 miles (124.8 km)4yr-private
  • Tulane University of Louisiana79.1 miles (127.3 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans79.2 miles (127.4 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana80.1 miles (128.9 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana80.1 miles (128.9 km)4yr-private
  • Bridges Christian College80.2 miles (129.0 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College80.4 miles (129.4 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans81.5 miles (131.1 km)4yr-public
  • NationsUniversity82.2 miles (132.3 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University82.8 miles (133.3 km)4yr-private
  • University of New Orleans82.9 miles (133.4 km)4yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary84.1 miles (135.4 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans84.2 miles (135.5 km)4yr-public
  • University of Holy Cross86.6 miles (139.4 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College88.9 miles (143.1 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College91.2 miles (146.8 km)4yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College98.5 miles (158.6 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Chitimacha Tribal Schoolpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
Franklin Senior High Schoolpublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Franklin Junior High Schoolpublic——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
HANSON MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOLprivate——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Raintree Elementary Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.2 km)
W.P. Foster Elementary Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
LaGrange Elementary Schoolpublic——7.4 miles (12.0 km)
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
West St. Mary High Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Centerville High Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70523

What school district is ZIP code 70523 in?
ZIP 70523 (Charenton, LA) maps to St. Mary Parish School District (LEA ID 2201620) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 70523?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70523 attend private school?
About 1.7% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70523 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher8.5%
High school33.1%
Less than HS4.6%
School districtSt. Mary Parish School District