For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,616 students in 70586, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70586, LA are James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Bayou Chicot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70586, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70586, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Martin Luther King
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Vidrine Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Gr: PK-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70586, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70586, LA include James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Bayou Chicot Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70586?
4 public middle schools are located in 70586.
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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