For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 907 students in 71052, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71052, LA are Mansfield Elementary School and Mansfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71052 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71052, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71052, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
71052, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Gr: 7-12
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Gr: PK-2 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71052, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71052, LA include Mansfield Elementary School and Mansfield Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71052?
2 public elementary schools are located in 71052.
What is the racial composition of students in 71052?
71052 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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