For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,515 students in Kaplan, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Kaplan, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Kaplan, LA are Kaplan Elementary School, Kaplan High School and Rene A. Rost Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kaplan, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kaplan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kaplan, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaplan Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
608 North Eleazar Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-7965
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-7965
Grades: PK-4
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Kaplan High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Rene A. Rost Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 West Sixth Street
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-8545
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-8545
Grades: 4-8
| 396 students
Kaplan, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28902 West La Highway 82
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kaplan, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Kaplan, LA include Kaplan Elementary School, Kaplan High School and Rene A. Rost Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kaplan?
3 public schools are located in Kaplan.
What percentage of students in Kaplan go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Kaplan are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kaplan?
Kaplan public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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