For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,329 students in Natchitoches, LA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA are Natchitoches Magnet School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Natchitoches have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Natchitoches, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchitoches Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
125 Central Avenue
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-6973
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 143 students
Rank: #55.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 11% | 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
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
| 347 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 641 students
Natchitoches, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA include Natchitoches Magnet School, N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School. Natchitoches has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Natchitoches, LA?
7 public elementary schools are located in Natchitoches, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches, LA?
Natchitoches, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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