Best 71129 Louisiana Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,362 students in 71129, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 499 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 71129, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71129, LA are Caddo Virtual Academy, Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School and Huntington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71129 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71129, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 71129, LA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Virtual Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8028 Shreve Park Drive
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Gr: PK-8 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Huntington High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Rasberry Lane
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6655
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Gr: PK-8 | 1,379 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 71129, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71129, LA include Caddo Virtual Academy, Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School and Huntington High School.
How many public schools are located in 71129?
4 public schools are located in 71129.
What percentage of students in 71129 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 71129 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71129?
71129 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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