ZIP 70739 — 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 70739

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 70739 (Central, LA) is associated with Central Community School District (LEA 2200125) 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 36 K-12 schools (31 public, 5 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% 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 Delta College of Arts & Technology about 13.0 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Central Community School District

LEA ID

2200125

Private school share (ACS)

0.8%

Colleges & universities (48)

Delta College of Arts & Technology13.0 miles (20.9 km)2yr-private
Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus14.1 miles (22.7 km)2yr-private
Southern University and A & M College14.4 miles (23.1 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Culinary Institute14.5 miles (23.3 km)2yr-private
Southern University Law Center14.6 miles (23.5 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge Community College14.7 miles (23.7 km)2yr-public
Southern University-Board and System14.8 miles (23.9 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology15.4 miles (24.7 km)2yr-private
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University16.3 miles (26.2 km)4yr-private
ITI Technical College16.4 miles (26.5 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana-System Administration16.5 miles (26.5 km)4yr-public
Fortis College-Baton Rouge16.6 miles (26.7 km)2yr-private

Show all 48 colleges & universities

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College18.1 miles (29.1 km)4yr-public
River Parishes Community College28.4 miles (45.7 km)2yr-public
Southeastern Louisiana University30.1 miles (48.5 km)4yr-public
Saint Joseph Seminary College50.9 miles (82.0 km)4yr-private
Nicholls State University56.6 miles (91.1 km)4yr-public
Southwest Mississippi Community College57.1 miles (91.8 km)2yr-public
Healthcare Training Institute59.9 miles (96.4 km)2yr-private
Herzing University-New Orleans62.8 miles (101.1 km)4yr-private
Fletcher Technical Community College63.5 miles (102.3 km)2yr-public
Northshore Technical Community College65.3 miles (105.1 km)2yr-public
Chamberlain University-Louisiana65.6 miles (105.5 km)4yr-private
Infinity College66.2 miles (106.5 km)2yr-private
University of New Orleans66.6 miles (107.2 km)4yr-public
Delgado Community College66.7 miles (107.4 km)2yr-public
Xavier University of Louisiana67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-private
The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana67.5 miles (108.6 km)4yr-private
Southern University at New Orleans67.8 miles (109.0 km)4yr-public
Tulane University of Louisiana68.0 miles (109.4 km)4yr-private
Dillard University68.0 miles (109.5 km)4yr-private
Loyola University New Orleans68.2 miles (109.8 km)4yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette68.4 miles (110.0 km)4yr-public
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary68.7 miles (110.6 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans68.9 miles (110.9 km)4yr-public
Bridges Christian College69.0 miles (111.0 km)4yr-private
Academy of Interactive Entertainment69.4 miles (111.7 km)2yr-private
NationsUniversity69.9 miles (112.4 km)4yr-private
South Louisiana Community College69.9 miles (112.5 km)2yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus71.8 miles (115.6 km)2yr-private
Nunez Community College74.9 miles (120.5 km)2yr-public
University of Holy Cross75.0 miles (120.7 km)4yr-private
Copiah-Lincoln Community College82.5 miles (132.8 km)2yr-public
Pearl River Community College86.1 miles (138.6 km)2yr-public
Louisiana State University-Eunice87.9 miles (141.4 km)2yr-public
Alcorn State University88.8 miles (142.9 km)4yr-public
Louisiana State University-Alexandria94.7 miles (152.5 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Christian University99.9 miles (160.8 km)4yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Live Oak High School	public	—	—	1.1 miles (1.8 km)
North Live Oak Elementary School	public	—	—	1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Live Oak Elementary School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.8 km)
Live Oak Junior High	public	—	—	1.9 miles (3.0 km)
South Live Oak Elementary School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (3.9 km)
Live Oak Middle School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.0 km)
Central Middle School	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Central Intermediate School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.3 km)
Central High School	public	—	—	5.2 miles (8.3 km)
ZACHARY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Bellingrath Hills Elementary School	public	—	—	6.1 miles (9.8 km)
CENTRAL PRIVATE SCHOOL	private	—	—	6.1 miles (9.9 km)
Freshwater Elementary School	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
Northside Elementary School	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
Denham Springs High School	public	—	—	7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Denham Springs Freshman High School	public	—	—	7.4 miles (11.9 km)
ST ALPHONSUS LIGUORI SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.5 miles (12.1 km)
Northeast High School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Eastside Elementary School	public	—	—	7.6 miles (12.2 km)
Denham Springs Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Northeast Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.6 km)
Denham Springs Junior High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.7 km)
Tanglewood Elementary School	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Levi Milton Elementary School	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Greenbrier Elementary School	public	—	—	8.9 miles (14.3 km)
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	8.9 miles (14.4 km)
North Corbin Junior High School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
LIFE ACADEMY	private	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
North Corbin Elementary School	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Westside Junior High School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Walker High School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Walker Elementary School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Advantage Charter Academy	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Walker Junior High	public	—	—	9.8 miles (15.9 km)
GEO Prep Baker	public	—	—	10.0 miles (16.1 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70739

What school district is ZIP code 70739 in?

ZIP 70739 (Central, LA) maps to Central Community School District (LEA ID 2200125) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 70739?

US5 lists 36 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 31 public and 5 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 70739 attend private school?

About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70739 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%
High school	33.4%
Less than HS	4.0%
School district	Central Community School District

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