For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,948 students in Bienville Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA are Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bienville Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bienville Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bienville Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Grades: PK-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #55.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Grades: 6-12
| 249 students
Rank: #66.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Grades: 6-12
| 263 students
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #88.
Bienville High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Grades: PK-12
| 6 students
Bienville Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bienville Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA include Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bienville Parish?
8 public elementary schools are located in Bienville Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bienville Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bienville Parish include: Ringgold High School vs. Castor High School, Arcadia High School vs. Saline High School, Castor High School vs. Saline High School
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