Top 10 Best Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 63 public schools serving 30,056 students in Calcasieu Parish, LA (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,489 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Calcasieu Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA are T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, Vincent Settlement Elementary School and Prien Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calcasieu Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Calcasieu Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1072 Vincent Settlement Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #33.
Prien Lake Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #44.
Lebleu Settlement Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6509 Hwy 3059
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 217-4880
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #55.
Frasch Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 S Huntington
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Dolby Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #77.
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 Currie Drive
Sulphur, LA 70665
(337) 217-4970
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
215 School Street
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #99.
Grand Lake High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 338 students
Rank: #1010.
Sam Houston High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
880 S H Jones Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #1111.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Lake Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 340 students
Rank: #1313.
Sulphur High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Sycamore Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4430
Grades: 9-12
| 1,907 students
Rank: #1414.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1515.
St. John Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #1616.
Bell City High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7161 Highway 14 East
Bell City, LA 70630
(337) 217-4500
Grades: PK-12
| 777 students
Rank: #1717.
E. K. Key Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 E Burton Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #1818.
W. W. Lewis Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1752 Cypress
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #1919.
Maplewood Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
Rank: #2020.
Westlake High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 Garden Drive
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4950
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #2121.
Western Heights Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 Elizabeth Street
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4930
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2222.
Iowa High School
Math: 28% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Miller Ave
Iowa, LA 70647
(337) 217-4380
Grades: 6-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #2323.
Moss Bluff Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1104 Recreation Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4570
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #2424.
S. P. Arnett Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Sulphur Ave
Westlake, LA 70669
(337) 217-4630
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #2525.
Gillis Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
916 Topsy Road
Lake Charles, LA 70611
(337) 217-4550
Grades: PK-5
| 680 students
Rank: #2626.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2727.
Dequincy High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 N Overton
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 217-4530
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2828.
Vinton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1610 Hampton Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2929.
Vinton High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1603 Grace Street
Vinton, LA 70668
(337) 217-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #3030.
Leblanc Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 N Crocker
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4510
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Richard W. Vincent Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1634 Beglis Parkway
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4690
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
774 Henning Drive
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4840
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #3333.
F. K. White Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #3434.
Maplewood Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4401 Maplewood Dr.
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4920
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #3535.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Grades: K-5
| 182 students
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Calcasieu Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
14925 Hwy 27 North
Dequincy, LA 70633
(337) 786-7963
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 1056
Dequincy, LA 70633
(318) 786-7963
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2903 Opelousas St
Lake Charles, LA 70615
(337) 491-1720
Grades: 1-12
| 120 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Calcasieu Parish, LA include T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, Vincent Settlement Elementary School and Prien Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
63 public schools are located in Calcasieu Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Calcasieu Parish, LA go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Calcasieu Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
Calcasieu Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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