ZIP 71303 — 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 71303

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 71303 (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 33 K-12 schools (27 public, 6 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.3 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 4.3 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Rapides Parish School District

LEA ID

2201290

Private school share (ACS)

0.2%

Colleges & universities (24)

Blue Cliff College-Alexandria4.3 miles (6.9 km)2yr-private
Central Louisiana Technical Community College6.3 miles (10.1 km)2yr-public
Louisiana Christian University7.8 miles (12.5 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Alexandria10.6 miles (17.0 km)4yr-public
Northwestern State University of Louisiana45.9 miles (73.8 km)4yr-public
Louisiana State University-Eunice56.2 miles (90.5 km)2yr-public
Infinity College78.3 miles (126.0 km)2yr-private
South Louisiana Community College79.1 miles (127.3 km)2yr-public
Academy of Interactive Entertainment79.2 miles (127.5 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Lafayette80.2 miles (129.1 km)4yr-public
SOWELA Technical Community College82.1 miles (132.1 km)2yr-public
Remington College-Lafayette Campus82.3 miles (132.4 km)2yr-private

Show all 24 colleges & universities

McNeese State University86.0 miles (138.4 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Tech University86.4 miles (139.0 km)4yr-public
Grambling State University86.4 miles (139.0 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Delta Community College89.2 miles (143.6 km)2yr-public
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe89.8 miles (144.5 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Monroe90.5 miles (145.6 km)4yr-public
Alcorn State University92.4 miles (148.6 km)4yr-public
Southern University-Board and System95.8 miles (154.1 km)4yr-public
Southern University Law Center95.8 miles (154.1 km)4yr-public
Southern University and A & M College96.0 miles (154.4 km)4yr-public
University of Louisiana-System Administration98.6 miles (158.6 km)4yr-public
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College99.4 miles (160.0 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Mabel Brasher Montessori	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.8 km)
Renaissance Home for Youth	public	—	—	2.4 miles (3.9 km)
Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center	public	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
ALEXANDRIA COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.1 miles (5.0 km)
HOLY SAVIOR MENARD HIGH SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.2 miles (5.1 km)
Alexandria Senior High School	public	—	—	3.5 miles (5.7 km)
J.B. Nachman Elementary School	public	—	—	3.7 miles (6.0 km)
GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	3.8 miles (6.1 km)
Cherokee Elementary School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
Scott M. Brame Middle School	public	—	—	4.3 miles (6.9 km)
D.F. Huddle Elementary	public	—	—	4.4 miles (7.1 km)
Alexandria Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	4.5 miles (7.2 km)
MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL CENTER	private	—	—	4.7 miles (7.5 km)
L.S. Rugg Elementary School	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
OUR LADY-PROMPT SUCCOR SCHOOL	private	—	—	5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.4 km)
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.4 km)
ST FRANCES CABRINI SCHOOL	private	—	—	5.4 miles (8.6 km)
Bolton Academy	public	—	—	5.5 miles (8.8 km)
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students	public	—	—	5.8 miles (9.4 km)
Alma Redwine Elementary	public	—	—	5.9 miles (9.6 km)
Martin Park Elementary School	public	—	—	6.2 miles (9.9 km)
Peabody Magnet High School	public	—	—	6.6 miles (10.7 km)
Peabody Montessori Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School	public	—	—	6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Rapides Training Academy	public	—	—	7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Pineville Elementary School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Caroline Dormon Junior High School	public	—	—	7.3 miles (11.8 km)
Pineville High School	public	—	—	7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Acadian Elementary	public	—	—	8.0 miles (12.9 km)
Lessie Moore Elementary School	public	—	—	8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Pineville Junior High School	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71303

What school district is ZIP code 71303 in?

ZIP 71303 (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 71303?

US5 lists 33 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 27 public and 6 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 71303 attend private school?

About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71303 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	32.2%
High school	30.8%
Less than HS	12.5%
School district	Rapides Parish School District

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