For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,271 students in Pearl River, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pearl River, LA are Sixth Ward Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Creekside Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pearl River, 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 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pearl River have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pearl River, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72360 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38480 Sullivan Drive
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-3141
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-3141
Grades: 1-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Creekside Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65434 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5882
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5882
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pearl River, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pearl River, LA include Sixth Ward Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Creekside Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pearl River?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pearl River.
What is the racial composition of students in Pearl River?
Pearl River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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