For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,792 students in Port Allen, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 439 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Port Allen, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA are Port Allen High School, Caneview K-8 School and Cohn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Allen, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Port Allen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Port Allen, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Grades: 3-5
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Grades: PK-2
| 344 students
Port Allen, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6024 Section Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
11851 North River Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
West Baton Rouge Vocational Skills Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3651 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA include Port Allen High School, Caneview K-8 School and Cohn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Allen?
5 public schools are located in Port Allen.
What percentage of students in Port Allen go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Port Allen are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Allen?
Port Allen public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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