For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,063 students in 70506, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70506, LA are Myrtle Place Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and S.j. Montgomery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70506 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70506, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70506, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1101 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
S.j. Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Foreman Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7750
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1301 West University Avenue
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70506, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70506, LA include Myrtle Place Elementary School, Prairie Elementary School and S.j. Montgomery Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70506?
4 public elementary schools are located in 70506.
What is the racial composition of students in 70506?
70506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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