Best St. Martin Parish Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,152 students in St. Martin Parish, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,120 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in St.
Martin Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA are Cecilia High School, Parks Primary School and Teche Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Martin Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Martin Parish have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. Martin Parish (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cecilia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2397 Cecilia Sr. High School H
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 909-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Parks Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1034 Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 845-4663
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Teche Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2439 Main Hwy.
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6400
Gr: 3-5 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Breaux Bridge Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1020 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Gr: PK-2 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
St. Martinville Primary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
716 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6254
Gr: 2-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Parks Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1010-a St. Louis Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3800
Gr: 4-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Cecilia Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1038 School Road Ext.
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6226
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
St. Martinville Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
762 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3135
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Breaux Bridge High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Breaux Bridge High School
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-3131
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
St. Martinville Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7190 Main Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1111.
Breaux Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
915 Saint Charles Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-1270
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1212.
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Martin Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-2844
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1021 Alcide Bonin Road
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6700
Gr: PK-2 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Martin Parish, LA

St. Martin Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1016-a Catahoula School Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
1901 Terrace Rd
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8931
Gr: 3-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1004 Martin Luther King Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4042
Gr: 5-6 | 269 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA include Cecilia High School, Parks Primary School and Teche Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Martin Parish?
15 public schools are located in St. Martin Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Martin Parish go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in St. Martin Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Martin Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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