For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 415 students in New Roads, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in New Roads, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in New Roads, LA is Rosenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Roads, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in New Roads have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Roads, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 New Roads Street
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-6341
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
New Roads, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School Of Hope (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
337 Napoleon St
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3050
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Roads, LA?
The top ranked public schools in New Roads, LA include Rosenwald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Roads, LA?
1 public schools are located in New Roads, LA.
What percentage of students in New Roads, LA go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in New Roads, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in New Roads, LA?
New Roads, LA public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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