For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in 71019, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 223 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 71019, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71019, LA are Red River Elementary School, Red River High School and Red River Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71019 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71019, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71019, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Red River High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-6 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
71019, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71019, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71019, LA include Red River Elementary School, Red River High School and Red River Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 71019?
5 public schools are located in 71019.
What percentage of students in 71019 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 71019 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71019?
71019 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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