For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,708 students in 70578, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA are Indian Bayou Elementary School, Mire Elementary School and South Rayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70578 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70578, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70578, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
South Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Gr: 4-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Gr: 1-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA include Indian Bayou Elementary School, Mire Elementary School and South Rayne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70578?
5 public elementary schools are located in 70578.
What is the racial composition of students in 70578?
70578 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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