For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,189 students in Plaquemine, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 596 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Plaquemine, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA are Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Plaquemine Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plaquemine, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Plaquemine have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Plaquemine, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary/junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
62575 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Iberville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 964 students
Rank: #33.
Plaquemine Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59595 Belleview Drive
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6367
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6367
Grades: 7-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #44.
Iberville Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24360 Enterprise Blvd
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Grades: K-8
| 654 students
Plaquemine, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
57955 St. Louis Rd.
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6845
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6845
Grades: 4-8
| 456 students
Iberville Parish Optional Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
58060 Plaquemine St
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-7066
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-7066
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA include Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Plaquemine Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Plaquemine?
4 public schools are located in Plaquemine.
What percentage of students in Plaquemine go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Plaquemine are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemine?
Plaquemine public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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