For the 2025 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 12,624 students in St. Landry Parish, LA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,243 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in St.
Landry Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Landry Parish, LA are Palmetto Elementary School, Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Landry Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Landry Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in St. Landry Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Palmetto, LA 71358
(337) 623-4482
Grades: PK-6
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
550 Brother J. Rd.
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2215
Grades: K-4
| 317 students
Rank: #44.
Arnaudville Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 West Railroad Ave.
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 754-5320
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Rank: #55.
Eunice High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 South Bobcat Drive
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-3011
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Rank: #66.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
669 Hwy. 363
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3391
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Port Barre Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
199 O G Track Rd.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-6172
Grades: PK-4
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 West Dean Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-4121
Grades: K-4
| 289 students
Rank: #99.
Leonville Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3774 Hwy. 31
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Leonville, LA 70551
(337) 879-2385
Grades: PK-8
| 636 students
Rank: #1010.
Port Barre High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #1111.
Krotz Springs Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
445 Division Street
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Krotz Springs, LA 70750
(337) 566-3585
Grades: PK-8
| 233 students
Rank: #1212.
Port Barre Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
846 Saizan St.
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Port Barre, LA 70577
(337) 585-7256
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: #1313.
Beau Chene High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7076 Hwy. 93
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Arnaudville, LA 70512
(337) 662-5815
Grades: 9-12
| 863 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #1515.
Eunice Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
751 West Oak Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-7386
Grades: 7-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1616.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: #1717.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #1818.
Park Vista Elementary 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
| 563 students
Rank: #1919.
Lawtell Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 School Rd.
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Lawtell, LA 70550
(337) 543-2315
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
Rank: #2020.
Central Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
602 S. Martin Luther King Driv
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5895
Grades: 5-6
| 282 students
Rank: #2121.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: #2222.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #2323.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
Rank: #2424.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grades: PK-4
| 264 students
Rank: #2525.
Eunice Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 South 9th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-2380
Grades: K-4
| 220 students
Rank: #2626.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
North Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6579 Hwy. 10
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Lebeau, LA 71345
(337) 623-4239
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1530 Hwy. 10
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Washington, LA 70589
(318) 826-3393
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #2929.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #3030.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #3131.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #3232.
Opelousas Middle 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
| 187 students
Rank: #3333.
St. Landry 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: K-6
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Grades: K-3
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eunice Career & Technical Education Center
Vocational School
421 South 10th Street
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8686
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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St. Landry Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
1341 Duck Avenue
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5161
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-5161
Grades: PK
| 139 students
536 Fontenot Street
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-4688
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-4688
Grades: PK-8
| 153 students
701 Hwy. 71 North
Morrow, LA 71356
(318) 346-7851
Morrow, LA 71356
(318) 346-7851
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
101 City Avenue
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8905
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-8905
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
220 Landrum St
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-5910
Melville, LA 71353
(337) 623-5910
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
688 Highway 10
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Washington, LA 70589
(337) 826-3828
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Landry Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in St. Landry Parish, LA include Palmetto Elementary School, Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St.ndry Parish?
36 public schools are located in St.ndry Parish.
What percentage of students in St.ndry Parish go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in St.ndry Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St.ndry Parish?
St.ndry Parish public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St.ndry Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St.ndry Parish include: North Central High School vs. Port Barre High School, Port Barre High School vs. North Central High School, Eunice Junior High School vs. Opelousas Junior High School
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