For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public schools serving 22,013 students in Rapides Parish, LA (there are 11 private schools, serving 3,021 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Rapides Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Rapides Parish, LA are Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School and Pineville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rapides Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Rapides Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Public Schools in Rapides Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phoenix Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4500 Lincoln Road
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6296
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6296
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Caroline Dormon Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8906 Hwy 165 South
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 473-4066
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 473-4066
Gr: PK-8 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pineville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1511 Line Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8990
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,319 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
J.b. Nachman Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4102 Wakefield Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-7725
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 445-7725
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
646 Highway 1207
Deville, LA 71328
(318) 466-5858
Deville, LA 71328
(318) 466-5858
Gr: 3-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Poland Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3348 Highway 457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-9224
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
89 Camp Livingston Road
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-5394
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-5394
Gr: PK-6 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Alexandria Senior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Ola Lane
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 448-8234
Gr: 9-12 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Rapides High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9463 Highway 71 South
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-9371
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-9371
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
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 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1414.
Tioga High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1207 Tioga Road
Tioga, LA 71477
(318) 640-9661
Tioga, LA 71477
(318) 640-9661
Gr: 9-12 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1616.
Buckeye High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 Highway 1207
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 466-5678
Gr: 6-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1717.
Tioga Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Tioga Road
Tioga, LA 71477
(318) 640-9412
Tioga, LA 71477
(318) 640-9412
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1818.
Paradise Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5010 Monroe Highway
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-1033
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-1033
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Forest Hill Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15 Hwy 497 Forest Hill
Forest Hill, LA 71430
(318) 748-6844
Forest Hill, LA 71430
(318) 748-6844
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Plainview High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10935 Highway 112
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 634-5944
Gr: PK-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Scott M. Brame Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4800 Dawn Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-3688
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-3688
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Tioga Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4310 Pardue Road
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-9494
Ball, LA 71405
(318) 640-9494
Gr: PK-6 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2323.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Prescott Road
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-1987
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-1987
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2424.
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1951 Monroe Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-5791
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-5791
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Northwood High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8830 Highway 1 North
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Lena, LA 71447
(318) 793-8021
Gr: PK-12 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Oak Hill High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7362 Highway 112
Hineston, LA 71438
(318) 793-2014
Hineston, LA 71438
(318) 793-2014
Gr: PK-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2727.
Glenmora High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1414 7th Street
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 748-8145
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 748-8145
Gr: PK-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2828.
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
122 Maryland Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-5343
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-5343
Gr: 5-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2929.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Martin Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4203 Lisa Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-1695
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Bolton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Vance Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 448-3628
Gr: 9-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Richmond Drive
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 487-1203
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
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 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3434.
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #3535.
Carter C. Raymond Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2510 St. Charles
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Lecompte, LA 71346
(318) 776-5489
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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Rapides Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Louisiana State Hospital (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 West Shamrock St Unit 8b
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 484-6549
Gr: K-12
E. C. Hayes Exceptional School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-3857
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Ewell S. Aiken Optional School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1323 Vance Ave
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 442-3177
Gr: 9-12
Gateway Adolescent Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Unit 6 Meadow Lane
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Pineville, LA 71361
(225) 484-6926
Gr: 6-12
1518 7th Avenue
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 748-4200
Glenmora, LA 71433
(318) 748-4200
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
4020 Aaron Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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%
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3356
Gr: PK | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1402 Reed Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 443-5443
Gr: 6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Learning Effective Attitudes & Discipline Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4645 Lincoln Rd
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-0685
Gr: K-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
3111 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 449-3358
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-8860
Gr: 6 | 396 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Louisiana Special Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5484
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5484
Gr: PK-12
Louisiana Youth Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
400 John Allison Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-4360
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-4360
Gr: 5-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
521 Mckeithen Drive
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 449-3356
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7362 Highway 112
Elmer, LA 71424
(318) 793-5177
Elmer, LA 71424
(318) 793-5177
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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%
501 Edgewood Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Gr: 7-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
2121 Mason Street
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 449-3148
Gr: K-12
Renaissance Home For Youth (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3111 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 443-9093
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rapides Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Rapides Parish, LA include Phoenix Magnet Elementary School, Caroline Dormon Junior High School and Pineville High School.
How many public schools are located in Rapides Parish?
44 public schools are located in Rapides Parish.
What percentage of students in Rapides Parish go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Rapides Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rapides Parish?
Rapides Parish 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).
Which public schools in Rapides Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rapides Parish include: Tioga High School vs. Pineville High School, Peabody Magnet High School vs. Bolton High School, Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School vs. Scott M. Brame Middle School
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