For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 652 students in Montegut, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Montegut, LA are Montegut Middle School and Montegut Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montegut, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Montegut have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montegut, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montegut Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
138 Dolphin Drive
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 303-4826
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 303-4826
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Montegut Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Hwy. 55
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 303-4825
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 303-4825
Gr: PK-4 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Montegut, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1236 Hwy. 665
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 594-2131
Montegut, LA 70377
(985) 594-2131
Gr: PK-4 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montegut, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Montegut, LA include Montegut Middle School and Montegut Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montegut?
2 public schools are located in Montegut.
What is the racial composition of students in Montegut?
Montegut public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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