For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,054 students in 70529, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 70529, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70529, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70529 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70529, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70529, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Judice Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70529, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70529, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70529?
4 public schools are located in 70529.
What percentage of students in 70529 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 70529 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70529?
70529 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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