For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,386 students in Iota, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Iota, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iota, LA are Iota High School, Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iota, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iota, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iota High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Iota Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Iota Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Iota, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Southwest Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Iota, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Iota, LA include Iota High School, Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Iota?
3 public schools are located in Iota.
What percentage of students in Iota go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Iota are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iota?
Iota public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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