Best Bunkie Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,545 students in Bunkie, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 155 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Bunkie, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA are La School For Ag Science, Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunkie, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bunkie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bunkie, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bunkie, Louisiana

Bunkie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
205 South Cottonwood Street
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
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA include La School For Ag Science, Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Bunkie?
4 public schools are located in Bunkie.
What percentage of students in Bunkie go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Bunkie are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bunkie?
Bunkie public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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