For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 352 students in Reserve, LA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Reserve, LA is Fifth Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reserve, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Reserve have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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 Reserve, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Reserve, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Reserve, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Reserve, LA include Fifth Ward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Reserve?
1 public elementary schools are located in Reserve.
What is the racial composition of students in Reserve?
Reserve public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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