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Wallace Ridge CDP, LA

ZIP 71343 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 71343

K-12 nearby
2
Public
2
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71343 (Wallace Ridge, LA) is associated with Catahoula Parish School District (LEA 2200420) 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 2 K-12 schools (2 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.9 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 Louisiana Christian University about 33.9 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Catahoula Parish School District
LEA ID
2200420
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (32)

  • Louisiana Christian University33.9 miles (54.5 km)4yr-private
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College35.4 miles (57.0 km)2yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria37.9 miles (61.1 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria38.5 miles (62.0 km)4yr-public
  • Alcorn State University50.8 miles (81.8 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Delta Community College67.9 miles (109.2 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe70.3 miles (113.2 km)4yr-public
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe70.3 miles (113.2 km)2yr-private
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana72.3 miles (116.3 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice79.0 miles (127.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center80.5 miles (129.6 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System80.6 miles (129.7 km)4yr-public
Show all 32 colleges & universities
  • Southern University and A & M College80.6 miles (129.8 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Tech University82.3 miles (132.5 km)4yr-public
  • Grambling State University84.1 miles (135.4 km)4yr-public
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration84.5 miles (136.0 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology86.3 miles (138.9 km)2yr-private
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology86.6 miles (139.4 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College86.8 miles (139.6 km)2yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College87.3 miles (140.4 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-public
  • Infinity College88.0 miles (141.6 km)2yr-private
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College89.0 miles (143.2 km)2yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment90.3 miles (145.3 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University90.4 miles (145.4 km)4yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College90.4 miles (145.5 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette90.7 miles (146.0 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute91.3 miles (146.9 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus91.6 miles (147.4 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus94.0 miles (151.3 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College94.7 miles (152.5 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge95.1 miles (153.1 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Jonesville Elementary Schoolpublic——8.5 miles (13.6 km)
Block High Schoolpublic——8.9 miles (14.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71343

What school district is ZIP code 71343 in?
ZIP 71343 (Wallace Ridge, LA) maps to Catahoula Parish School District (LEA ID 2200420) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71343?
US5 lists 2 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 2 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71343 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71343 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.1%
High school40.7%
Less than HS22.0%
School districtCatahoula Parish School District