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Simmesport town, LA

ZIP 71369 — 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 71369

K-12 nearby
5
Public
3
Private
2
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 71369 (Simmesport, 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 5 K-12 schools (3 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 6.8 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 36.1 miles away (4yr-public).

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

Colleges & universities (30)

  • Louisiana State University-Alexandria36.1 miles (58.2 km)4yr-public
  • Louisiana Christian University42.4 miles (68.2 km)4yr-private
  • Central Louisiana Technical Community College42.7 miles (68.8 km)2yr-public
  • Blue Cliff College-Alexandria42.7 miles (68.8 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University-Eunice45.8 miles (73.6 km)2yr-public
  • Infinity College47.5 miles (76.5 km)2yr-private
  • Southern University-Board and System49.3 miles (79.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University Law Center49.3 miles (79.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southern University and A & M College49.5 miles (79.6 km)4yr-public
  • Academy of Interactive Entertainment50.0 miles (80.5 km)2yr-private
  • South Louisiana Community College50.2 miles (80.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Louisiana at Lafayette50.3 miles (81.0 km)4yr-public
Show all 30 colleges & universities
  • University of Louisiana-System Administration52.2 miles (84.1 km)4yr-public
  • Remington College-Lafayette Campus53.8 miles (86.6 km)2yr-private
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology54.4 miles (87.6 km)2yr-private
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College54.7 miles (88.0 km)4yr-public
  • Baton Rouge Community College55.1 miles (88.7 km)2yr-public
  • Delta College of Arts & Technology55.6 miles (89.5 km)2yr-private
  • Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University58.4 miles (94.0 km)4yr-private
  • Louisiana Culinary Institute60.1 miles (96.8 km)2yr-private
  • Remington College-Baton Rouge Campus60.7 miles (97.6 km)2yr-private
  • ITI Technical College63.5 miles (102.2 km)2yr-private
  • Fortis College-Baton Rouge63.9 miles (102.8 km)2yr-private
  • River Parishes Community College76.0 miles (122.3 km)2yr-public
  • Alcorn State University78.5 miles (126.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Louisiana University88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Mississippi Community College88.5 miles (142.4 km)2yr-public
  • SOWELA Technical Community College91.0 miles (146.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern State University of Louisiana91.7 miles (147.5 km)4yr-public
  • McNeese State University95.2 miles (153.2 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Riverside Elementary Schoolpublic——5.7 miles (9.2 km)
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL K-12private——6.8 miles (10.9 km)
Plaucheville Elementary Schoolpublic——6.8 miles (11.0 km)
Avoyelles High Schoolpublic——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——9.4 miles (15.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71369

What school district is ZIP code 71369 in?
ZIP 71369 (Simmesport, 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 71369?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 71369 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71369 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher6.8%
High school51.1%
Less than HS20.7%
School districtAvoyelles Parish School District