ZIP 71457 — 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 71457

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) is associated with Natchitoches Parish School District (LEA 2201140) 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 12 K-12 schools (10 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 Northwestern State University of Louisiana about 0.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Natchitoches Parish School District

LEA ID

2201140

Private school share (ACS)

0.1%

Colleges & universities (23)

Northwestern State University of Louisiana0.8 miles (1.3 km)4yr-public
Central Louisiana Technical Community College49.0 miles (78.8 km)2yr-public
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria49.1 miles (79.1 km)2yr-private
Louisiana Christian University49.4 miles (79.5 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Alexandria56.4 miles (90.7 km)4yr-public
Grambling State University58.7 miles (94.5 km)4yr-public
Louisiana State University-Shreveport59.0 miles (95.0 km)4yr-public
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College59.0 miles (95.0 km)2yr-public
Louisiana Tech University60.6 miles (97.5 km)4yr-public
Remington College-Shreveport Campus60.9 miles (98.0 km)4yr-private
Centenary College of Louisiana62.9 miles (101.3 km)4yr-private
Bossier Parish Community College63.5 miles (102.3 km)2yr-public

Show all 23 colleges & universities

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport63.8 miles (102.7 km)4yr-public
Digital Media Institute64.2 miles (103.3 km)2yr-private
Southern University at Shreveport70.0 miles (112.7 km)2yr-public
Panola College78.7 miles (126.6 km)2yr-public
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe79.9 miles (128.6 km)2yr-private
University of Louisiana at Monroe81.2 miles (130.7 km)4yr-public
Louisiana Delta Community College81.7 miles (131.4 km)2yr-public
Stephen F Austin State University91.1 miles (146.6 km)4yr-public
Wiley University92.5 miles (148.8 km)4yr-private
East Texas Baptist University93.2 miles (150.0 km)4yr-private
Louisiana State University-Eunice96.2 miles (154.9 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Natchitoches Central High School	public	—	—	0.3 miles (0.4 km)
N.S.U. Middle Lab School	public	—	—	0.7 miles (1.1 km)
N.S.U. Elementary Lab School	public	—	—	1.0 miles (1.6 km)
Louisiana School for Math Science & the Arts	public	—	—	1.0 miles (1.6 km)
OASIS OF LOVE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY	private	—	—	1.9 miles (3.0 km)
Natchitoches Parish Technical and Career Center	public	—	—	2.0 miles (3.2 km)
M.R. Weaver Elementary School	public	—	—	2.3 miles (3.7 km)
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School	public	—	—	2.5 miles (4.0 km)
L.P. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.4 km)
Natchitoches Jr. High School	public	—	—	2.7 miles (4.4 km)
ST MARYS CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	2.7 miles (4.4 km)
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 71457

What school district is ZIP code 71457 in?

ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) maps to Natchitoches Parish School District (LEA ID 2201140) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 71457?

US5 lists 12 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 71457 attend private school?

About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 71457 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%
High school	31.8%
Less than HS	11.0%
School district	Natchitoches Parish School District

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