For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,210 students in 71418, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 71418, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71418 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 71418, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 71418, LA Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
71418, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 71418, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71418, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 71418?
4 public schools are located in 71418.
What is the racial composition of students in 71418?
71418 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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