For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,731 students in Plaquemine, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemine, LA are Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Iberville Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plaquemine, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plaquemine have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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 Plaquemine, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62575 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Iberville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24360 Enterprise Blvd
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Plaquemine, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
57955 St. Louis Rd.
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6845
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6845
Gr: 4-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Iberville Parish Optional Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
58060 Plaquemine St
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-7066
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-7066
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemine, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemine, LA include Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Iberville Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plaquemine?
3 public elementary schools are located in Plaquemine.
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemine?
Plaquemine public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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