For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,483 students in 71055, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 377 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 71055, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71055, LA are Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71055 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71055, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71055, LA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
71055, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Gr: 1-12
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71055, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71055, LA include Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71055?
4 public schools are located in 71055.
What percentage of students in 71055 go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 71055 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71055?
71055 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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