For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,827 students in 70529, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 70529 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70529, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70529, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
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 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70529, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70529, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70529?
4 public elementary schools are located in 70529.
What is the racial composition of students in 70529?
70529 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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