For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 688 students in Dequincy, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dequincy, LA are Dequincy Elementary School and Dequincy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dequincy, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dequincy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dequincy, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dequincy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1605 West Fourth Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4650
Grades: 3-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Dequincy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 W Fourth St
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4770
Grades: 6-8
| 212 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dequincy Primary School
Magnet School
304 Mcneese Street
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4655
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4655
Grades: PK-2
| 260 students
Dequincy, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14925 Hwy 27 North
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center - Ssd #1 (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 1056
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dequincy, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dequincy, LA include Dequincy Elementary School and Dequincy Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dequincy?
3 public elementary schools are located in Dequincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Dequincy?
Dequincy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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