For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,833 students in La Salle Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Lasalle Junior High School, Goodpine Middle School and Fellowship Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 La Salle Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasalle Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5960 Tannehill Drive
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Goodpine Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Olla-standard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4170 School Drive
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
758 E. Sharbono Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
La Salle Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Lasalle Junior High School, Goodpine Middle School and Fellowship Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Salle Parish?
7 public elementary schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in La Salle Parish include: Jena Elementary School vs. Nebo Elementary School, Nebo Elementary School vs. Jena Elementary School, Jena Elementary School vs. Fellowship Elementary School
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