For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 458 students in Bunkie, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA are Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunkie, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bunkie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bunkie, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Bunkie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
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
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA include Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bunkie?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bunkie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bunkie?
Bunkie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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