For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,136 students in Allen Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Allen Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Allen Parish, LA are Fairview High School, Kinder High School and Kinder Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allen Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Allen Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Allen Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4239 Highway 377
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Grant, LA 70644
(318) 634-5354
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Kinder High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
145 Hwy 383
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Grades: 8-12
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Kinder Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Grades: PK-4
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
Kinder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Grades: 5-8
| 374 students
Rank: #55.
Oakdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Grades: 8-12
| 322 students
Rank: #66.
Elizabeth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Live Oak Street
Elizabeth, LA 70638
(318) 634-5341
Elizabeth, LA 70638
(318) 634-5341
Grades: PK-12
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Oberlin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 South 4th Street
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-2241
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-2241
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Oberlin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Lane
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Oberlin, LA 70655
(337) 639-4341
Grades: 7-12
| 223 students
Rank: #99.
Reeves High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13770 Highway 113
Reeves, LA 70658
(337) 666-2414
Reeves, LA 70658
(337) 666-2414
Grades: PK-12
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Grades: PK-4
| 562 students
Rank: #1111.
Oakdale Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Allen Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allen Correctional Center (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Road
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Grades: 4-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Allen Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Allen Parish, LA include Fairview High School, Kinder High School and Kinder Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Allen Parish?
11 public schools are located in Allen Parish.
What percentage of students in Allen Parish go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Allen Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Allen Parish?
Allen Parish public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Allen Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Allen Parish include: Elizabeth High School vs. Fairview High School, Fairview High School vs. Elizabeth High School, Kinder Elementary School vs. Fairview High School
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