For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,453 students in Patterson, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Patterson, LA are Hattie A. Watts Elementary School, Patterson Junior High School and Patterson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Patterson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1307 Third Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Gr: PK-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Patterson Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Catherine Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Gr: 5-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Patterson High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2525 Highway 182 W
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-2675
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Patterson, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Patterson, LA include Hattie A. Watts Elementary School, Patterson Junior High School and Patterson High School.
How many public schools are located in Patterson?
3 public schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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