For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,343 students in 71360, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71360, LA are Ruby-wise Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School and J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71360 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71360, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71360, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Mary Goff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8154
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8154
Gr: 4-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
71360, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1453 15th St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0351
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
J.s. Slocum Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
901 Crepe Myrtle St
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7185
Gr: 8-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Gr: 6 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 53%
3150 Military Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 449-3356
Gr: PK | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71360, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71360, LA include Ruby-wise Elementary School, Mary Goff Elementary School and J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71360?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71360.
What is the racial composition of students in 71360?
71360 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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