For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,509 students in Zachary, LA (there are 3 private schools, serving 265 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Zachary, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Zachary, LA are Zachary High School, Zachary Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zachary, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Zachary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Zachary, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zachary High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4100 Bronco Lane
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2776
Grades: 9-12
| 1,640 students
Rank: #22.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Grades: 3-4
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Grades: 7-8
| 878 students
Rank: #44.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Grades: 5-6
| 815 students
Rank: n/an/a
4200 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-2786
Grades: K
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Grades: 1-2
| 803 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Rollins Road Extension
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-6011
Grades: PK
| 218 students
Zachary, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Zachary, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Zachary, LA include Zachary High School, Zachary Elementary School and Northwestern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Zachary, LA?
7 public schools are located in Zachary, LA.
What percentage of students in Zachary, LA go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Zachary, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary, LA?
Zachary, LA public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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