For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 2,571 students in Madisonville, LA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Madisonville, LA is Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madisonville, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madisonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Madisonville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Grades: 3-6
| 1,466 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 1,105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Madisonville, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Madisonville, LA include Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madisonville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Madisonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Madisonville?
Madisonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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