For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 266 students in Jackson, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Jackson, LA is Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Highway 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-5933
Gr: PK-6 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Jackson, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastern La Mental Health Sysjackson (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
Hwy. 10
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Jackson, LA 70748
(225) 634-0552
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, LA include Jackson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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