Best 71343 Louisiana Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 496 students in 71343, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 71343, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71343, LA are Central High School, Jonesville Elementary School and Block High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71343 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71343, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 71343, LA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
244 Larto Bayou Road
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7574
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jonesville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1219 Cora Drive
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-8588
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Block High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Division Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-7996
Gr: 6-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 71343 Louisiana

71343, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
180 Creek Bend Rd
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-4754
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
802 E H Johnson Street
Jonesville, LA 71343
(318) 339-9604
Gr: 4-7 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 71343, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71343, LA include Central High School, Jonesville Elementary School and Block High School.
How many public schools are located in 71343?
3 public schools are located in 71343.
What percentage of students in 71343 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 71343 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71343?
71343 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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