For the 2026 school year, there are 52 public schools serving 30,764 students in Shreveport, LA (there are 21 private schools, serving 5,620 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Shreveport, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Shreveport, LA are Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School and Caddo Parish Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shreveport, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Shreveport have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shreveport, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Gr: 6-8 | 977 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Gr: 9-12 | 869 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Fairfield Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6215 Fairfield Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-9826
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-9826
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
626 Eden Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-7654
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-7654
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
C.e. Byrd High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Line Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 869-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 1,517 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Judson Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3809 Judson Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1132
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1132
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
A.c. Steere Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4009 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-5675
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-5675
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Shreve Island Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
836 Sewanne Place
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 869-2335
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 869-2335
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Captain Shreve High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6115 East Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-7137
Gr: 9-13 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Dixie Garden Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-3576
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 865-3576
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
University Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9900 Smitherman Drive
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 797-2240
Shreveport, LA 71115
(318) 797-2240
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1414.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1515.
Blanchard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Birch Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-2691
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-2691
Gr: PK-3 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6008 Youree Drive
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 868-5324
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 868-5324
Gr: 6-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1717.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Gr: PK-8 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1818.
Northwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5939 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3513
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3513
Gr: 9-13 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Donnie Bickham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7240 Old Mooringsport Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-4106
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-4106
Gr: 4-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Creswell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Creswell Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5935
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5935
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
North Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
885 Poleman Road
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6346
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Huntington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Rasberry Lane
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6655
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6655
Gr: 9-13 | 1,344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Caddo Heights Math/science Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1702 Corbitt Street
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-9610
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 636-9610
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Southern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Midway Professional Development Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-1861
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-1861
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7325 Jewella Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 686-5489
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 686-5489
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Cherokee Park Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2010 East Algonquin Trail
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-6782
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ridgewood Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Southwood High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Walker Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-9512
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-9512
Gr: 9-13 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3232.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Gr: PK-8 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Magnolia School Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2290 Clyde Fant Parkway Servic
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 703-5585
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 703-5585
Gr: K-12 | 1,430 students Student-teacher ratio: 715:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3535.
Queensborough Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Catherine Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-8784
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Shreveport, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Recovery And Career Discovery Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
401 North Holzman St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-5606
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-5606
Gr: 4-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Alexander Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
3860 Hutchinson
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-5017
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-5017
Gr: 2-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
261 Arthur Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 861-3537
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 861-3537
Gr: PK-5
4331 Henry St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-6336
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-6336
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1730 Laurel Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Gr: 6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Brentwood Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1006 Highland Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 678-7507
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 678-7507
Gr: K-12
Caddo Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1105 Louisiana St
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-4506
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-4506
Gr: 4-8
Caddo School For Exceptional Children (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 William Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1627 Weinstock St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1020 Shreveport Barksdale Hw
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 272-1253
Shreveport, LA 71105
(318) 272-1253
Gr: 6-12
2127 C. E. Galloway Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5317
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 222-5317
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
3222 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-8181
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-8181
Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hamilton Terrace Learning Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1105 Louisiana Ave
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-4518
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 222-4518
Gr: 4-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3860 Hutchinson St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-3484
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-3484
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1410 Greenwood-mooringsport Ro
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3950
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 929-3950
Gr: PK-5
1807 San Jacinto St.
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1325
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-1325
Gr: 7-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1845 Linear Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 222-7967
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 222-7967
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
1845 Linear Street
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-1589
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-1589
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
401 West Seventieth Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-2401
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-2401
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6660 Quilen Rd
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 621-9724
Shreveport, LA 71108
(318) 621-9724
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
3913 Powell Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-7297
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 631-7297
Gr: PK-5
2226 Murphy St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3000 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-3610
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-3610
Gr: 6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3000 Martin Luther King Jr
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-3610
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-3610
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1909 N. Market
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-8138
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 424-8138
Gr: 9-12
Shreveport Job Corps Opportunity Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2815 Lillian Street
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 227-9331
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 227-9331
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shreveport, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shreveport, LA include Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School and Caddo Parish Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Shreveport?
53 public schools are located in Shreveport.
What percentage of students in Shreveport go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Shreveport are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shreveport?
Shreveport public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Shreveport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shreveport include: Bethune/oak Park Elementary School vs. Turner Elementary Middle School, Pine Grove Elementary School vs. Linear/northside Middle School, Linear/northside Middle School vs. Pine Grove Elementary School
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