Best Saint Joseph Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 341 students in Saint Joseph, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Saint Joseph, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, LA are Tensas Elementary School and Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Saint Joseph, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).