For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,333 students in Walker, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Walker, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Walker, LA are Walker High School, South Walker Elementary School and North Corbin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walker, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Walker have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Walker, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12646 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-4825
Grades: 9-12
| 2,134 students
Rank: #22.
South Walker Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13745 Milton Lane
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-0446
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-0446
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
North Corbin Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32725 North Corbin Road
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 686-2038
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 686-2038
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
North Corbin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
32645 North Corbin
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 686-9169
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 686-9169
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Levi Milton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31450 Walker North Road
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-9711
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-9711
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13327 Wildcat Drive
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-5534
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-5534
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #77.
Westside Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12615 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70875
(225) 665-8259
Walker, LA 70875
(225) 665-8259
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13443 Burgess Ave.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-0243
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 664-0243
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Parish Literacy & Technology Center
Vocational School
9261 Florida Blvd.
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 667-5268
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Walker, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pine Ridge School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
30228 Travis St
Walker, LA 70785
(225) -66-4-48
Walker, LA 70785
(225) -66-4-48
Grades: 5-12
| 43 students
13443 Burgess Avenue
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-8970
Walker, LA 70785
(225) 665-8970
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walker, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Walker, LA include Walker High School, South Walker Elementary School and North Corbin Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Walker?
9 public schools are located in Walker.
What percentage of students in Walker go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Walker are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Walker?
Walker public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Walker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Walker include: South Walker Elementary School vs. Walker Elementary School, Walker Elementary School vs. Levi Milton Elementary School
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