For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,427 students in Caldwell Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Caldwell Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Grayson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Caldwell Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Caldwell Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Gr: 2-3 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Caldwell Parish High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
163 Spartan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2750
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Grayson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5237 Highway 126 East
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Grayson, LA 71435
(318) 649-2703
Gr: K-1 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Gr: 4-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Caldwell Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3351 Hwy 506 West
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Gr: K-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Caldwell Parish, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish High School and Grayson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Caldwell Parish?
6 public schools are located in Caldwell Parish.
What percentage of students in Caldwell Parish go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Caldwell Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Caldwell Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Caldwell Parish include: Caldwell Parish Junior High School vs. Union Central Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School vs. Union Central Elementary School
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