For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 601 students in Donaldsonville, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 466 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Donaldsonville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Donaldsonville, LA are Lowery Elementary School and Lowery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donaldsonville, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Donaldsonville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Donaldsonville, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowery Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2389-b Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7500
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7500
Grades: 3-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Lowery Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 295 students
Donaldsonville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Donaldsonville (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 St Patrick St
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
406 Lee Ave
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Donaldsonville, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Donaldsonville, LA include Lowery Elementary School and Lowery Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Donaldsonville?
2 public schools are located in Donaldsonville.
What percentage of students in Donaldsonville go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Donaldsonville are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Donaldsonville?
Donaldsonville public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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