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Fifth Ward CDP, LA

ZIP 71351 — 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 71351

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71351 (Fifth Ward, LA) is associated with Avoyelles Parish School District (LEA 2200150) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.7 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 State University-Alexandria about 26.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Avoyelles Parish School District
LEA ID
2200150
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (33)

  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria26.8 miles (43.1 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Christian University29.1 miles (46.9 km)4yr-private
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College30.0 miles (48.3 km)2yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria31.1 miles (50.0 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice56.6 miles (91.1 km)2yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center64.4 miles (103.7 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University-Board and System64.4 miles (103.7 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College64.6 miles (103.9 km)4yr-public
  • Infinity College64.6 miles (103.9 km)2yr-private
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment66.8 miles (107.5 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College66.9 miles (107.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette67.3 miles (108.2 km)4yr-public
Show all 33 colleges & universities
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration67.9 miles (109.2 km)4yr-public
  • Alcorn State University67.9 miles (109.3 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology69.9 miles (112.5 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge Community College70.5 miles (113.5 km)2yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus70.5 miles (113.5 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College70.6 miles (113.6 km)4yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology70.7 miles (113.8 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University74.0 miles (119.1 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute75.4 miles (121.3 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus75.8 miles (122.1 km)2yr-private
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana77.6 miles (124.9 km)4yr-public
  • ITI Technical College78.8 miles (126.9 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge79.3 miles (127.5 km)2yr-private
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College90.0 miles (144.8 km)2yr-public
  • Louisiana Delta Community College90.8 miles (146.1 km)2yr-public
  • River Parishes Community College92.0 miles (148.0 km)2yr-public
  • Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe93.0 miles (149.6 km)2yr-private
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe93.1 miles (149.8 km)4yr-public
  • SOWELA Technical Community College97.8 miles (157.3 km)2yr-public
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College98.5 miles (158.5 km)2yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University99.9 miles (160.7 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Marksville High Schoolpublic——7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Marksville Elementary Schoolpublic——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Avoyelles Public Charter Schoolpublic——9.0 miles (14.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71351

What school district is ZIP code 71351 in?
ZIP 71351 (Fifth Ward, LA) maps to Avoyelles Parish School District (LEA ID 2200150) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 71351?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71351 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71351 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher12.3%
High school36.9%
Less than HS20.1%
School districtAvoyelles Parish School District