For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,078 students in 71241, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 71241, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71241, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Union Parish High School and Union Parish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71241 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71241, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71241, LA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Union Parish Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
71241, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10274 Highway 143
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 726-6691
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 726-6691
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Union Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8072
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8072
Gr: 3-12
606 Bernice Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9507
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9507
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71241, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71241, LA include D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Union Parish High School and Union Parish Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71241?
3 public schools are located in 71241.
What percentage of students in 71241 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 71241 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71241?
71241 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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