For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,613 students in 71055, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 377 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 71055, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71055, LA are J. L. Jones Elementary School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71055 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 71055, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 71055, LA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Grades: 2-3
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Webster Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Grades: 6-8
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Grades: 4-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Grades: PK-1
| 425 students
71055, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Grades: K-1
| 407 students
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Grades: 6-12
| 80 students
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71055, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71055, LA include J. L. Jones Elementary School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71055?
4 public schools are located in 71055.
What percentage of students in 71055 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 71055 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71055?
71055 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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