For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,226 students in Vacherie, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Vacherie, LA are St. James High School, Sixth Ward Elementary School and Vacherie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vacherie, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Vacherie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vacherie, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. James High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22187 Hwy 20
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4640
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4640
Gr: 4-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Vacherie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Gr: PK-3 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Vacherie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3125 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vacherie, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Vacherie, LA include St. James High School, Sixth Ward Elementary School and Vacherie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vacherie?
3 public schools are located in Vacherie.
What is the racial composition of students in Vacherie?
Vacherie public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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