Best Calhoun Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,413 students in Calhoun, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, LA are Calhoun Middle School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Calhoun, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
191 Highway 80
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1163 Highway 151 S
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-5842
Gr: 3-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
237 Calhoun Road
Calhoun, LA 71225
(318) 644-1114
Gr: PK-2 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun, LA include Calhoun Middle School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun?
3 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun?
Calhoun public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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