For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,575 students in 70586, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 919 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 70586, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70586, LA are James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Bayou Chicot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 70586, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best 70586, LA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Martin Luther King
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Grades: PK-7
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Vidrine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4576 Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Grades: PK-8
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Ville Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Grades: 7-12
| 656 students
Rank: #55.
Ville Platte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 High School Drive
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Grades: PK-6
| 418 students
70586, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Grades: 4-9
| 30 students
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Grades: PK-3
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70586, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70586, LA include James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Bayou Chicot Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70586?
5 public schools are located in 70586.
What percentage of students in 70586 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 70586 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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