For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,055 students in 70070, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 70070, LA are Lakewood Elementary School, R.k. Smith Middle School and Luling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70070 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70070, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70070, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Grades: 3-5
| 554 students
Rank: #22.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Grades: PK-2
| 508 students
70070, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
523 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70070, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70070, LA include Lakewood Elementary School, R.k. Smith Middle School and Luling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70070?
4 public schools are located in 70070.
What is the racial composition of students in 70070?
70070 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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