ZIP 71301 — 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 71301

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, LA) is associated with Rapides Parish School District (LEA 2201290) 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 43 K-12 schools (35 public, 8 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% 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 Blue Cliff College-Alexandria about 0.5 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Rapides Parish School District

LEA ID

2201290

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (27)

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria0.5 miles (0.8 km)2yr-private
Central Louisiana Technical Community College2.8 miles (4.5 km)2yr-public
Louisiana Christian University4.2 miles (6.8 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Alexandria7.3 miles (11.7 km)4yr-public
Northwestern State University of Louisiana49.6 miles (79.9 km)4yr-public
Louisiana State University-Eunice55.4 miles (89.1 km)2yr-public
Infinity College76.0 miles (122.3 km)2yr-private
South Louisiana Community College77.0 miles (123.9 km)2yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment77.1 miles (124.0 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette78.0 miles (125.6 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus80.2 miles (129.1 km)2yr-private
SOWELA Technical Community College83.9 miles (135.0 km)2yr-public

Show all 27 colleges & universities

Louisiana Tech University87.3 miles (140.5 km)4yr-public
Grambling State University87.5 miles (140.9 km)4yr-public
McNeese State University87.9 miles (141.4 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Delta Community College88.2 miles (142.0 km)2yr-public
Alcorn State University88.4 miles (142.2 km)4yr-public
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Monroe89.6 miles (144.3 km)4yr-public
Southern University-Board and System91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-public
Southern University and A & M College91.7 miles (147.6 km)4yr-public
University of Louisiana-System Administration94.4 miles (152.0 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology96.6 miles (155.5 km)2yr-private
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College96.8 miles (155.7 km)4yr-public
Baton Rouge Community College97.3 miles (156.6 km)2yr-public
Delta College of Arts & Technology97.9 miles (157.5 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Scott M. Brame Middle School	public	—	—	0.5 miles (0.8 km)
ST FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL	private	—	—	0.9 miles (1.4 km)
Cherokee Elementary School	public	—	—	0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	public	—	—	0.9 miles (1.5 km)
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	0.9 miles (1.5 km)
Alexandria Senior High School	public	—	—	1.4 miles (2.2 km)
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Bolton Academy	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.4 km)
J.B. Nachman Elementary School	public	—	—	1.5 miles (2.4 km)
D.F. Huddle Elementary	public	—	—	1.7 miles (2.7 km)
Alma Redwine Elementary	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students	public	—	—	1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Alexandria Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	1.8 miles (3.0 km)
Martin Park Elementary School	public	—	—	1.9 miles (3.0 km)
OUR LADY-PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.0 miles (3.2 km)
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	public	—	—	2.1 miles (3.3 km)
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	2.2 miles (3.5 km)
HOLY SAVIOR MENARD HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.2 miles (3.5 km)
Peabody Magnet High School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Rapides Training Academy	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.8 km)
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.3 km)
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.9 miles (4.7 km)
Mabel Brasher Montessori	public	—	—	3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Acadian Elementary	public	—	—	3.4 miles (5.5 km)
Pineville Elementary School	public	—	—	4.0 miles (6.4 km)
MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL CENTER	private	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Renaissance Home for Youth	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
Pineville High School	public	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
Lessie Moore Elementary School	public	—	—	5.0 miles (8.1 km)
Pineville Junior High School	public	—	—	6.2 miles (9.9 km)
J.I. Barron Sr. Elementary School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.6 km)
Caroline Dormon Junior High School	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.1 km)
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY	private	—	—	7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Tioga Elementary School	public	—	—	7.8 miles (12.5 km)
Tioga High School	public	—	—	7.9 miles (12.6 km)
Tioga Junior High School	public	—	—	8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Paradise Elementary School	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.1 km)
Ruby-Wise Elementary School	public	—	—	9.4 miles (15.1 km)
Mary Goff Elementary School	public	—	—	9.5 miles (15.2 km)
ALPINE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71301

What school district is ZIP code 71301 in?

ZIP 71301 (Alexandria, LA) maps to Rapides Parish School District (LEA ID 2201290) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 71301?

US5 lists 43 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 35 public and 8 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 71301 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71301 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%
High school	33.9%
Less than HS	18.7%
School district	Rapides Parish School District

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