For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,151 students in 71006, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71006, LA are Kingston Elementary School, Benton Intermediate School and Benton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71006 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71006, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71006, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
349 Fairburn Ave
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2500
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 759-2500
Gr: K-4 | 806 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Benton Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6140 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5310
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5310
Gr: 5-6 | 872 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Benton Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6136 Highway 3
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
562 Highway 162
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5170
Benton, LA 71006
(318) 549-5170
Gr: K-4 | 640 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71006, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71006, LA include Kingston Elementary School, Benton Intermediate School and Benton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71006?
4 public elementary schools are located in 71006.
What is the racial composition of students in 71006?
71006 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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