For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,521 students in Leesville, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Leesville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Leesville, LA are Parkway Elementary School, Hicks High School and Pickering Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leesville, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Leesville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leesville, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Grades: 1-4
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Hicks High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Grades: PK-6
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Leesville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
Rank: #55.
Pickering High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Grades: 5-6
| 378 students
Rank: #77.
Leesville Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Grades: 7-8
| 388 students
Rank: #88.
West Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Grades: 1-4
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Grades: PK-K
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
4978 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-5109
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-5109
Grades: PK-K
| 329 students
Leesville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15112 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Leesville, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Leesville, LA include Parkway Elementary School, Hicks High School and Pickering Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Leesville, LA?
10 public schools are located in Leesville, LA.
What percentage of students in Leesville, LA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Leesville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leesville, LA?
Leesville, LA public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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