For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 768 students in 71418, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA are Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71418 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71418, LA 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 71418, LA Public Elementary Schools (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 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
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 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
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 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71418, LA include Columbia Elementary School, Caldwell Parish Junior High School and Union Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71418?
3 public elementary schools are located in 71418.
What is the racial composition of students in 71418?
71418 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).
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