Top 10 Best Acadia Parish Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 9,810 students in Acadia Parish, LA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,698 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Acadia Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Acadia Parish, LA are Mermentau Elementary School, Egan Elementary School and Indian Bayou Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acadia Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Acadia Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Acadia Parish Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mermentau Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Grades: PK-7
| 151 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Egan Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Grades: PK-8
| 248 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Evangeline Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Branch Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Iota Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Grades: PK-8
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Estherwood Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Grades: PK-7
| 225 students
Rank: #99.
Amikids Acadiana
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Grades: 4-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1010.
Mire Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Grades: PK-8
| 662 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Iota High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Grades: 5-12
| 626 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Midland High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 South Crocker
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-3310
Grades: 6-12
| 283 students
Rank: #1313.
Morse Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Grades: PK-7
| 220 students
Rank: #1414.
Iota Middle School
Math: 34% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Grades: 6-8
| 318 students
Rank: #1515.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Grades: 1-3
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
Rayne High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1016 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3691
Grades: 8-12
| 641 students
Rank: #1717.
Church Point Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1818.
North Crowley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
820 West Fifteenth Street
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-8755
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-8755
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #1919.
South Rayne Elementary School
Math: 30% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Grades: 4-6
| 243 students
Rank: #2020.
South Crowley Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 South Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #2121.
Church Point Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Martin Luther King Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Grades: 6-8
| 259 students
Rank: #2222.
Armstrong Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #2323.
Crowley High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
263 Hensgens Road
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5313
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5313
Grades: 7-12
| 546 students
Rank: #2424.
Church Point High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5472
Grades: 8-12
| 524 students
Rank: #2525.
Crowley Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 17%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Northern Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2626.
Ross Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 West Hutchinson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-0927
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-0927
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 North Polk Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3669
Grades: PK-K
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
1119 North Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-4670
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-4670
Grades: PK-K
| 258 students
Acadia Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Acadia Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
404 West 12th St
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-7188
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-7188
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Southwest Developmental Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Acadia Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Acadia Parish, LA are Mermentau Elementary School, Egan Elementary School and Indian Bayou Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Acadia Parish, LA?
28 public schools are located in Acadia Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Acadia Parish, LA go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Acadia Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Acadia Parish, LA?
Acadia Parish, LA minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
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