For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Colfax, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Colfax, LA is Colfax Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Colfax, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colfax Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Third Street
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Colfax, LA 71417
(318) 627-3254
Gr: K-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colfax, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Colfax, LA include Colfax Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colfax?
1 public schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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