For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,408 students in 70570, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA are Plaisance Middle School, Js Clark Leadership Academy and Creswell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70570, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Gr: 5-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
70570, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA include Plaisance Middle School, Js Clark Leadership Academy and Creswell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70570?
5 public elementary schools are located in 70570.
What is the racial composition of students in 70570?
70570 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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