Best Schools in 70520, LA
70520, LA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,682 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in 70520 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70520, LA
The top high schools in 70520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beau Chene High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 891 Students
2. Carencro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70520, LA
The top middle schools in 70520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carencro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 665 Students
2. Sunset Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 407 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70520, LA
The top elementary schools in 70520, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ossun Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
2. Cankton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
3. Carencro Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 711 Students
4. Live Oak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 602 Students
5. Carencro Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carencro Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70520, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70520, LA has a total population of 20,380 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70520, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70520, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70520, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70520, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 70520, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70520, LA
How many schools are in 70520, LA?
70520, LA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,682 students in total.
How do schools in 70520 perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in 70520 score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in 70520 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70520?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 22%
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