For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,119 students in Jonesboro, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jonesboro, 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.
Jonesboro, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jonesboro 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 Public Elementary Schools in Jonesboro, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Weston High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 Highway 505
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-7313
Gr: PK-12 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2105 South Polk Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-4489
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Jonesboro, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Northeast Street
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Jonesboro, LA 71251
(318) 259-9154
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jonesboro, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jonesboro, LA include Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School and Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jonesboro?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro 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).
Which public elementary schools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jonesboro include: Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School vs. Weston High School, Jonesboro-hodge Middle School vs. Weston High School, Weston High School vs. Jonesboro-hodge Elementary School
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