For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,915 students in Abbeville, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 428 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Abbeville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%). Abbeville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
The top-ranked public schools in Abbeville, LA are Seventh Ward Elementary School, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Abbeville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Abbeville, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12012 Audubon Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Meaux Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Leblanc Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Abbeville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Wildcat Dr
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-1874
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
James A. Herod Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
J.h. Williams Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Eaton Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Sylvester Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Abbeville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Williams Scholar Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6526 Chaisson Bldg. C
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Abbeville, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Abbeville, LA include Seventh Ward Elementary School, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Abbeville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public schools are located in Abbeville?
8 public schools are located in Abbeville.
What percentage of students in Abbeville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Abbeville are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville?
Abbeville public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Abbeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Abbeville include: Meaux Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, James A. Herod Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, Eaton Park Elementary School vs. Meaux Elementary School
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