Best Start Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 335 students in Start, LA.
The top ranked public school in Start, LA is Start Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Start, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Start have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Start, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Start Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
883 Charleston Street
Start, LA 71279
(318) 728-2074
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Start, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Start, LA include Start Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Start?
1 public schools are located in Start.
What is the racial composition of students in Start?
Start public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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