For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,114 students in Merryville, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merryville, LA are South Beauregard Elementary School and Merryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merryville, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merryville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Merryville, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12380 Highway 171
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 725-6302
Gr: PK-3 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Merryville High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7061 Highway 110 West
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 825-8046
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Merryville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6249 Highway 109
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Merryville, LA 70653
(337) 786-6722
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Merryville, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merryville, LA include South Beauregard Elementary School and Merryville High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merryville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merryville.
What is the racial composition of students in Merryville?
Merryville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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