For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,003 students in Patterson, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, LA are Hattie A. Watts Elementary School and Patterson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Patterson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hattie A. Watts Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1307 Third Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-5976
Grades: PK-4
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Patterson Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Catherine Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Patterson, LA include Hattie A. Watts Elementary School and Patterson Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Patterson?
2 public elementary schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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