For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,259 students in 70601, LA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,903 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 70601, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70601, LA are T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, T. H. Watkins Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Barbe Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 177 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl Watson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 5th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Combre-fondel Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Fitzenrieter Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4890
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4890
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
Washington/marion Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2802 Pineview Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Grades: 9-12
| 623 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #99.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #1010.
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4750
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4750
Grades: 3-5
| 103 students
70601, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Grades: PK
| 140 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70601, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70601, LA include T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, T. H. Watkins Elementary School and Oak Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70601?
11 public schools are located in 70601.
What percentage of students in 70601 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 70601 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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