Best Opelousas Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,238 students in Opelousas, LA.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Opelousas, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Plaisance Middle School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Opelousas, LA public middle schools have an score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Opelousas, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts

Magnet School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
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10/

Top 5%

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1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195

Gr: 7-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Plaisance Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
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3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335

Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #33.

Js Clark Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222

Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #44.

Opelousas Junior High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
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730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957

Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892

Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

308 West Martin Luther King Dr
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

Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

St. Landry Parish Head Start Grand Coteau/sunset (Closed 2023)

361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Krotz Springs (Closed 2023)

386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lawtell (Closed 2023)

9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Lebeau (Closed 2023)

6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Leonville (Closed 2023)

4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Opelousas (Closed 2023)

910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829

Gr: PK

St. Landry Parish Head Start Port Barre (Closed 2023)

1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365

Gr: PK

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1203 Burr Street
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 middle schools in Opelousas, LA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Opelousas, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Plaisance Middle School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Opelousas?

4 public middle schools are located in Opelousas.

What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?

Opelousas public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).