For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,607 students in Watson, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Watson, LA are North Live Oak Elementary School, Live Oak High School and South Live Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watson, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Watson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Watson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
36605 Outback Road
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-3135
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-3135
Grades: PK-4
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Grades: 9-12
| 1,391 students
Rank: #33.
South Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
Grades: PK-4
| 574 students
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35086 Hwy 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Grades: 7-8
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35194 Old Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-6702
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-6702
Grades: PK-4
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8444 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 664-3211
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 664-3211
Grades: 5-6
| 697 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watson, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Watson, LA include North Live Oak Elementary School, Live Oak High School and South Live Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watson?
6 public schools are located in Watson.
What is the racial composition of students in Watson?
Watson public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Watson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Watson include: South Live Oak Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School vs. South Live Oak Elementary School
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