For the 2024-25 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 36,349 students in Lafayette Parish, LA (there are 26 private schools, serving 10,133 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%). Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Early College Academy, Myrtle Place Elementary School and Ernest Gallet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lafayette Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2901 E Milton Ave
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #44.
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Avenue B
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Grades: PK-5
| 880 students
Rank: #55.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #66.
Woodvale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Leon Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Grades: PK-5
| 890 students
Rank: #77.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #88.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,388 students
Rank: #99.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Grades: 6-8
| 952 students
Rank: #1010.
Broadmoor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
609 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Grades: PK-5
| 801 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,910 students
Rank: #1212.
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5801 Cameron Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Lafayette High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Grades: 9-12
| 1,852 students
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2910 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #1515.
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E. Fairfield Dr.
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #1616.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 939 students
Rank: #1717.
Youngsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #1818.
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: #1919.
O. Comeaux High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,098 students
Rank: #2020.
Jcfa Lafayette
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Ambassador Caffery Parkwa
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 703-4448
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #2121.
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Broussard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #2424.
Edgar Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 St. Deporres Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #2727.
Ossun Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2828.
Paul Breaux Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #2929.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
912 Delhomme Ave
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #3030.
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
Rank: #3131.
Carencro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Grades: 9-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #3232.
Carencro Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Tee Ma Road
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #3333.
Acadiana High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,813 students
Rank: #3434.
Evangeline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #3535.
Scott Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
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Lafayette Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Algiers Technology Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alternative Instructional Model Academy (Aim) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
C.a.p.s Continuing Academic Program School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Juvenile Day Reporting Center (Jrdc) (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Grades: 5-11
| n/a students
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Grades: 4-8
| 328 students
200 Clara Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7810
Grades: PK
| 281 students
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Early College Academy, Myrtle Place Elementary School and Ernest Gallet Elementary School. Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
49 public schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
What percentage of students in Lafayette Parish go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lafayette Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lafayette Parish include: Youngsville Middle School vs. Broussard Middle School, L. Leo Judice Elementary School vs. J. Wallace James Elementary School, Carencro Heights Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School
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