For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in 71251, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71251, LA are Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71251 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71251, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71251, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro-hodge Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Old Winnfield Highway
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-6611
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
71251, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Grades: PK-1
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71251, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71251, LA include Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71251?
3 public elementary schools are located in 71251.
What is the racial composition of students in 71251?
71251 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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