For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,482 students in Morgan City, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 384 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Morgan City, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan City, LA are Stephensville Elementary School, Bayou Vista Elementary School and Wyandotte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan City, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Morgan City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morgan City, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Gr: PK-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bayou Vista Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Delmar Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 395-3758
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Wyandotte Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Glenwood Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0724
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Bayou L'ourse Primary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1397 Hwy 662
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 631-9268
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 631-9268
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Morgan City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 Tiger Drive
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1754
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
M.e. Norman Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 Spruce St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-0877
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Morgan City Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
911 Marguerite Street
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-5922
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Julia B. Maitland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1907 Federal Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Morgan City, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
409 Brashear Avenue
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-4970
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-4970
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Morgan City, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan City, LA include Stephensville Elementary School, Bayou Vista Elementary School and Wyandotte Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan City?
8 public schools are located in Morgan City.
What percentage of students in Morgan City go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Morgan City are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan City?
Morgan City public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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