For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,553 students in Bunkie, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Bunkie, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA are La School For Ag Science, Bunkie Magnet High School and Bunkie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunkie, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Bunkie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bunkie, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
Bunkie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA include La School For Ag Science, Bunkie Magnet High School and Bunkie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bunkie?
4 public schools are located in Bunkie.
What percentage of students in Bunkie go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Bunkie are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bunkie?
Bunkie public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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