For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in Caldwell Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell Parish, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caldwell Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caldwell Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Caldwell Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Church Street
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2654
Grades: 2-3
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-1
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Caldwell Parish Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
114 Trojan Drive
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2340
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Union Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
649 Highway 849
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Columbia, LA 71418
(318) 649-2569
Grades: 4-5
| 224 students
Caldwell Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3351 Hwy 506 West
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Kelly, LA 71441
(318) 649-7714
Grades: K-6
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Caldwell Parish, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Grayson Elementary School and Caldwell Parish Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caldwell Parish?
4 public elementary schools are located in Caldwell Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Caldwell Parish?
Caldwell Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Caldwell Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Caldwell Parish include: Grayson Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Union Central Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School vs. Union Central Elementary School
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