For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,965 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 963 private students). 86% 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 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Avoyelles Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 699 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Plaucheville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 598 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Gr: PK-6 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #88.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Gr: PK-6 | 668 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #99.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Marksville High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
407 West Bon Tempt Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-9356
Gr: 7-12 | 659 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Avoyelles High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
287 Main Street
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Moreauville, LA 71355
(318) 985-2361
Gr: 7-12 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Red River Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1869 Saint Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 409-4015
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Raymond Laborde Correctional Center
Special Education School
1630 Prison Road
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-2891
Gr: 10-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Avoyelles Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Avoyelles Parish Alternative Site (Apas) (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1822 St Jean St
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 619-3299
Gr: 2-12
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Gr: 7-8 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12
1869 St. Jean Street
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 964-2332
Gr: 7-8 | 288 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Gr: 7-8 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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?
14 public schools are located in Avoyelles Parish.
What percentage of students in Avoyelles Parish go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Avoyelles Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Avoyelles Parish include: Lafargue Elementary School vs. Marksville Elementary School, Marksville Elementary School vs. Lafargue Elementary School, Avoyelles High School vs. Avoyelles Public Charter School
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