For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,696 students in 70454, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 487 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 70454, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70454, LA are Ponchatoula High School, Champ Cooper Elementary School and D.c. Reeves Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70454 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70454, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70454, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ponchatoula High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19452 Highway 22 East
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-3514
Grades: 9-12
| 2,254 students
Rank: #22.
Champ Cooper Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
42530 Highway 445
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 542-6182
Grades: PK-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #33.
D.c. Reeves Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18026 Sisters Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6433
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6433
Grades: 3-4
| 695 students
Rank: #44.
Ponchatoula Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 East Oak Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 370-5322
Grades: 7-8
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Martha Vinyard Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
40105 Dunson Road
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6364
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6364
Grades: 5-6
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 West Ash Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-9734
Grades: PK-K
| 465 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 South Third Street
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6449
Ponchatoula, LA 70454
(985) 386-6449
Grades: 1-2
| 689 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70454, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70454, LA include Ponchatoula High School, Champ Cooper Elementary School and D.c. Reeves Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70454?
7 public schools are located in 70454.
What percentage of students in 70454 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 70454 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70454?
70454 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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