For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 668 students in Marksville, LA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Marksville, LA is Marksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marksville, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marksville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marksville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Grades: PK-6
| 668 students
Marksville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
152 Schoolhouse Road
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-8952
Grades: 7-8
| 346 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marksville, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marksville, LA include Marksville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marksville?
1 public elementary schools are located in Marksville.
What is the racial composition of students in Marksville?
Marksville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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