For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,869 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 31% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Leesville have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Leesville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Gr: 1-4 | 728 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Hicks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Gr: PK-12 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Gr: PK-6 | 599 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Leesville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3464
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Leesville Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
480 Berry Avenue
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3874
Gr: 7-8 | 479 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Pickering High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-1555
Gr: 7-12 | 462 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
West Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Gr: 1-4 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Gr: 5-6 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
203 Belview Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-4966
Gr: PK-K | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Leesville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Gr: PK | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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?
9 public schools are located in Leesville.
What percentage of students in Leesville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Leesville are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Leesville?
Leesville public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Leesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Leesville include: Parkway Elementary School vs. Pickering Elementary School, Pickering High School vs. Leesville High School, Vernon Middle School vs. Pickering Elementary School
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