For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,542 students in Zachary, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA are Zachary Elementary School and Copper Mill Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zachary, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zachary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Zachary, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Gr: 3-4 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Gr: 5-6 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Gr: 1-2 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Zachary, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA include Zachary Elementary School and Copper Mill Elementary/middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zachary?
3 public elementary schools are located in Zachary.
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary?
Zachary public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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