For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,515 students in 70548, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 70548, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70548, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 70548 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70548, LA 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 70548, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Kaplan High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 East Pirate Lane
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Rene A. Rost Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 West Sixth Street
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-8545
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 643-8545
Gr: 4-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
70548, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28902 West La Highway 82
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Kaplan, LA 70548
(337) 737-2320
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70548, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70548, LA include Kaplan Elementary School, Kaplan High School and Rene A. Rost Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70548?
3 public schools are located in 70548.
What percentage of students in 70548 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 70548 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70548?
70548 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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