For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,083 students in Franklin, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Junior High School and W.p. Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-11
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: #44.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Franklin, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J. A. Hernandez Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Franklin, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Junior High School and W.p. Foster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin, LA?
4 public elementary schools are located in Franklin, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin, LA?
Franklin, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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