For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 445 students in Bush, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Bush, LA is Fifth Ward Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bush, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bush have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bush, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fifth Ward Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81419 Highway 21
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 886-3273
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 886-3273
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bush, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bush, LA include Fifth Ward Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Bush?
1 public schools are located in Bush.
What is the racial composition of students in Bush?
Bush public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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