For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,293 students in 71241, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 71241, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71241, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Union Parish High School and Union Parish Alternative Center. 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 34%), 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 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71241, LA Public Schools (2025)
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 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Union Parish Alternative Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
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 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 Alternative Center.
How many public schools are located in 71241?
4 public schools are located in 71241.
What percentage of students in 71241 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 71241 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71241?
71241 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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