For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,810 students in Bogalusa, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 385 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Bogalusa, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Bogalusa, LA are Byrd Avenue Primary School, Northshore Charter School and Bogalusa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bogalusa, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bogalusa have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bogalusa, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byrd Avenue Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Grades: PK-2
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Grades: K-9
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Bogalusa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Grades: 7-12
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Grades: 3-6
| 300 students
Bogalusa, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 M. J. Israel Dr
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
1010 Columbia Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Grades: 3-6
| 206 students
1101 Avenue M
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Grades: PK
| 93 students
Long Avenue School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 Long Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
517 Mississippi Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 369 students
725 Ave C
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2204
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
625 Superior Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Grades: K-4
| 283 students
510 Derbigney Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Grades: 5-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bogalusa, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Bogalusa, LA include Byrd Avenue Primary School, Northshore Charter School and Bogalusa High School.
How many public schools are located in Bogalusa?
4 public schools are located in Bogalusa.
What percentage of students in Bogalusa go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Bogalusa are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bogalusa?
Bogalusa public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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