For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,114 students in 70529, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 70529, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70529, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70529 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 70529, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 70529, LA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Judice Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70529, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70529, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70529?
4 public schools are located in 70529.
What percentage of students in 70529 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 70529 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70529?
70529 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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