Top 10 Best Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,882 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,006 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Lafargue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Grades: 7-12
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Lafargue Elementary School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Grades: PK-6
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Plaucheville Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Grades: PK-6
| 585 students
Rank: #55.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Grades: 7-12
| 714 students
Rank: #66.
Bunkie Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
Rank: #77.
Avoyelles High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Marksville Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Grades: PK-6
| 669 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
Marksville High School
Math: 16% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Grades: 7-12
| 647 students
Rank: #1111.
Red River Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 10% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Grades: 6-9
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
Cottonport Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Grades: PK-6
| 318 students
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Special Education School
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Grades: 10-12
| 5 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA

Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1822 St Jean St
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 62 students
1869 St. Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Grades: 7-8
| 288 students
152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Avoyelles Public Charter School, La School For Ag Science and Lafargue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
14 public schools are located in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Avoyelles Parish, LA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
Avoyelles Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.
Public Schools in a Minute
January 27, 2024
Public Schools in a Minute
Explore the diverse world of public schools in a minute! Our brief overview provides a snapshot of the educational landscape, school districts, curriculum, and more. Get a quick glance at the big picture of K-12 education.