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Hester CDP, LA

ZIP 70743 — 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 70743

K-12 nearby
8
Public
7
Private
1
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 70743 (Hester, 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 8 K-12 schools (7 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.4 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 14.4 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 College14.4 miles (23.2 km)2yr-public
  • Nicholls State University16.4 miles (26.5 km)4yr-public
  • Fletcher Technical Community College23.6 miles (38.0 km)2yr-public
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge27.5 miles (44.3 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College27.9 miles (44.9 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus31.1 miles (50.0 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute31.4 miles (50.5 km)2yr-private
  • Healthcare Training Institute32.1 miles (51.7 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University32.5 miles (52.2 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College35.8 miles (57.6 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College36.0 miles (58.0 km)2yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology36.0 miles (58.0 km)2yr-private
Show all 43 colleges & universities
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology36.5 miles (58.8 km)2yr-private
  • Herzing University-New Orleans37.1 miles (59.7 km)4yr-private
  • Chamberlain University-Louisiana37.6 miles (60.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southeastern Louisiana University38.1 miles (61.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration38.5 miles (62.0 km)4yr-public
  • Tulane University of Louisiana39.6 miles (63.7 km)4yr-private
  • Loyola University New Orleans39.8 miles (64.0 km)4yr-private
  • Xavier University of Louisiana40.3 miles (64.8 km)4yr-private
  • The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana40.3 miles (64.8 km)4yr-private
  • Delgado Community College40.3 miles (64.9 km)2yr-public
  • Bridges Christian College40.8 miles (65.6 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans41.7 miles (67.2 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College42.1 miles (67.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System42.2 miles (67.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center42.2 miles (68.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of New Orleans42.4 miles (68.2 km)4yr-public
  • NationsUniversity42.6 miles (68.5 km)4yr-private
  • Dillard University42.6 miles (68.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southern University at New Orleans43.7 miles (70.3 km)4yr-public
  • New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary43.8 miles (70.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Holy Cross47.5 miles (76.4 km)4yr-private
  • Nunez Community College49.2 miles (79.1 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Joseph Seminary College52.3 miles (84.1 km)4yr-private
  • Northshore Technical Community College57.6 miles (92.7 km)2yr-public
  • Infinity College74.7 miles (120.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette75.4 miles (121.4 km)4yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment76.9 miles (123.7 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College77.3 miles (124.4 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus77.3 miles (124.5 km)2yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College89.5 miles (144.1 km)2yr-public
  • Pearl River Community College92.4 miles (148.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Sixth Ward Elementary Schoolpublic——2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Paulina Elementary Schoolpublic——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
ST PETER CHANEL SCHOOLprivate——3.8 miles (6.0 km)
Lutcher High Schoolpublic——4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Gramercy Elementary Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
St. James High Schoolpublic——6.0 miles (9.7 km)
Vacherie Elementary Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.public——9.1 miles (14.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 70743

What school district is ZIP code 70743 in?
ZIP 70743 (Hester, 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 70743?
US5 lists 8 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 70743 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 70743 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher16.4%
High school18.9%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtSt. James Parish School District