For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,079 students in Sunset, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Sunset, LA are Cankton Elementary School and Sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sunset, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sunset have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sunset, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cankton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Middle School
Magnet 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
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Grades: K-2
| 103 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sunset, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Sunset, LA include Cankton Elementary School and Sunset Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sunset?
3 public schools are located in Sunset.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunset?
Sunset public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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