For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,322 students in Carencro, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 239 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Carencro, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Carencro, LA are Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School and Carencro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carencro, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Carencro have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carencro, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Tee Ma Road
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Rank: #22.
Carencro Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 North University
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7880
Grades: 5-8
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carencro, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Carencro, LA include Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School and Carencro Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Carencro?
2 public schools are located in Carencro.
What percentage of students in Carencro go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Carencro are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carencro?
Carencro public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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