For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,413 students in 70786, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in 70786, LA are Live Oak High School, North Live Oak Elementary School and South Live Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70786 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70786, LA 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 70786, LA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36605 Outback Road
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-3135
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-3135
Gr: PK-4 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
South Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8400 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
Gr: PK-4 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35086 Hwy 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Gr: 7-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35194 Old Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-6702
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-6702
Gr: PK-4 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8444 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 664-3211
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 664-3211
Gr: 5-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70786, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70786, LA include Live Oak High School, North Live Oak Elementary School and South Live Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70786?
6 public schools are located in 70786.
What is the racial composition of students in 70786?
70786 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).
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