For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 598 students in Golden Meadow, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Golden Meadow, LA are Golden Meadow Middle School and Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golden Meadow, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Golden Meadow have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Golden Meadow, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Golden Meadow Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 North 3rd Street
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7314
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7314
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
118 Alcide St.
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7385
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7385
Gr: 3-5 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
118 Alcide Street
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7385
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-7385
Gr: PK-2 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Golden Meadow, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Golden Meadow, LA include Golden Meadow Middle School and Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Golden Meadow?
3 public schools are located in Golden Meadow.
What is the racial composition of students in Golden Meadow?
Golden Meadow public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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