For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,400 students in Ruston, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruston, LA are Cypress Springs Elementary School, Ruston Elementary School and I.a. Lewis School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruston, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Ruston, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Grades: 3-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Grades: 6
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Grades: 2-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Grades: K-2
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Grades: 4-7
| 51 students
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ruston, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ruston, LA include Cypress Springs Elementary School, Ruston Elementary School and I.a. Lewis School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ruston?
7 public elementary schools are located in Ruston.
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?
Ruston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ruston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ruston include: Glen View Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
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