For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,149 students in 70570, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70570, LA are Magnet For Cultural Arts, Plaisance Elementary School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Middle schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 70570, LA Public Middle Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet For Cultural Arts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Plaisance Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Grades: 5-8
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Statesman Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Grades: 7-8
| 417 students
70570, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70570, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70570, LA include Magnet For Cultural Arts, Plaisance Elementary School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 70570, LA?
4 public middle schools are located in 70570, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in 70570, LA?
70570, LA public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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