For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,473 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 494 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Natchitoches Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Natchitoches Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Natchitoches Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-2500
Grades: 10-12
| 268 students
Rank: #44.
Marthaville Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10800 Hwy. 120
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Marthaville, LA 71450
(318) 472-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #55.
Provencal Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
132 Cherry Street
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Provencal, LA 71468
(318) 472-6174
Grades: PK-8
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Natchitoches Central High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6513 Hwy. 1 South Bypass
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #77.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Grades: PK-8
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview-alpha Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1439 Highway 71
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-4616
Grades: PK-6
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Grades: 7-12
| 301 students
Rank: #1010.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Grades: 7-8
| 374 students
Rank: #1111.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Rank: #1212.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Grades: 3-4
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1414.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 731 students
Natchitoches Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 Schoolhouse Rd.
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Cloutierville, LA 71416
(318) 379-2577
Grades: PK-8
| 252 students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Natchitoches Parish, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and Louisiana School For Math Science & The Arts.
How many public schools are located in Natchitoches Parish?
14 public schools are located in Natchitoches Parish.
What percentage of students in Natchitoches Parish go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Natchitoches Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches Parish?
Natchitoches Parish public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Natchitoches Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Natchitoches Parish include: Natchitoches Central High School vs. Lakeview Jr./sr. High School, Lakeview Jr./sr. High School vs. Natchitoches Central High School, Provencal Elementary & Junior High School vs. L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
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