For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,678 students in 70571, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in 70571, LA are Park Vista Elementary School, Opelousas Senior High School and Opelousas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70571 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70571, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70571, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Gr: 5-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Gr: K-7 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70571, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70571, LA include Park Vista Elementary School, Opelousas Senior High School and Opelousas Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70571?
4 public schools are located in 70571.
What is the racial composition of students in 70571?
70571 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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