For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,077 students in 70571, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70571, LA are Park Vista Elementary School, Opelousas Middle School and St. Landry Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70571 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70571, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 70571, LA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
Opelousas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Grades: 5-6
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
St. Landry Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Grades: 1-5
| 256 students
70571, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Grades: PK
| n/a students
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Grades: PK
| n/a students
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70571, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70571, LA include Park Vista Elementary School, Opelousas Middle School and St. Landry Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70571?
3 public elementary schools are located in 70571.
What is the racial composition of students in 70571?
70571 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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