For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,034 students in 70301, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70301, LA are Bayou Community Academy Charter School, Chackbay Elementary School and Sixth Ward Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70301 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70301, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70301, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Gr: PK-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Chackbay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
450 Hwy 20
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2348
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2348
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sixth Ward Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1865 Choctaw Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1690 Hwy 1
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6862
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6862
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 School Lane
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2352
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2352
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
C.m. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Iris Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8471
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-8471
Gr: 4-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Thibodaux Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
724 Cardinal Dr
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6889
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6889
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Thibodaux Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6116
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-6116
Gr: PK-1 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
W.s. Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Plantation Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9292
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 447-9292
Gr: 2-3 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
70301, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
802 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-5616
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2525 Veterans Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 448-1436
Gr: K-12
Peltier-lawless Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
690 East First Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(504) 449-5181
Gr: K-12 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70301, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70301, LA include Bayou Community Academy Charter School, Chackbay Elementary School and Sixth Ward Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70301?
10 public elementary schools are located in 70301.
What is the racial composition of students in 70301?
70301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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