For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,640 students in Bastrop, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 314 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Bastrop, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bastrop, LA are Morehouse Magnet School, Beekman Charter School and Bastrop High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bastrop, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bastrop have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bastrop, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morehouse Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Larche Lane
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-3126
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Beekman Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15190 Am Baker Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1743
Gr: PK-12 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Bastrop High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
402 Highland Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0194
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0194
Gr: 7-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Morehouse Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 West Madison Avenue
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-0776
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Bastrop, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1607 Martin L. King South
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1407
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1407
Gr: 9 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6281 Cherry Ridge Road
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-2002
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-2002
Gr: PK-2
804 Kammell Street
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-5244
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-5244
Gr: K-4 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
7261 Pine Grove Loop
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1289
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-1289
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
500 South Vine Street
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-4488
Bastrop, LA 71220
(318) 281-4488
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bastrop, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bastrop, LA include Morehouse Magnet School, Beekman Charter School and Bastrop High School.
How many public schools are located in Bastrop?
4 public schools are located in Bastrop.
What percentage of students in Bastrop go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Bastrop are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bastrop?
Bastrop public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bastrop are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bastrop include: Bastrop High School vs. Beekman Charter School, Beekman Charter School vs. Bastrop High School, Morehouse Elementary School vs. Morehouse Magnet School
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