For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,502 students in Caldwell Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Caldwell Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Caldwell Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Grayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5237 Highway 126 East
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Parish High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Union Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Grades: K-5
| 160 students
Caldwell Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3351 Hwy 506 West
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Grades: K-6
| 127 students
Pinehill Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
132 Hwy 850
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-6097
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Caldwell Parish High School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell Parish?
5 public schools are located in Caldwell Parish.
What percentage of students in Caldwell Parish go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Caldwell Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caldwell Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caldwell Parish include: Grayson Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs. Union Central Elementary School, Union Central Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
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