For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,150 students in Gonzales, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 923 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Gonzales, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales, LA are Central Primary School, East Ascension High School and Duplessis Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gonzales, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Gonzales have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gonzales, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Primary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
41469 La Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
East Ascension High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
612 E Worthy Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,955 students
Rank: #33.
Duplessis Primary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38101 Hwy 621
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6650
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Roddy Road
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Pecan Grove Primary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1712 South Pecan Grove Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-7450
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #66.
Gonzales Primary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
521 North Burnside Avenue
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #77.
G. W. Carver Primary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11310 Legacy Oaks Lane
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 622 students
Rank: #88.
Gonzales Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 391-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gonzales, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Gonzales, LA include Central Primary School, East Ascension High School and Duplessis Primary School.
How many public schools are located in Gonzales, LA?
8 public schools are located in Gonzales, LA.
What percentage of students in Gonzales, LA go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Gonzales, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gonzales, LA?
Gonzales, LA public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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