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Best Schools in 70589, LA
70589, LA has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,378 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 70589 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70589, LA
The top high schools in 70589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Barre High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
2. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
3. Ville Platte High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 656 Students
4. North Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 308 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70589, LA
The top middle schools in 70589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Barre Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
2. Plaisance Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 220 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70589, LA
The top elementary schools in 70589, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 231 Students
2. Grand Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students
3. Port Barre Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 447 Students
4. Chataignier Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 402 Students
5. Ville Platte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Evangeline Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
6. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Landry Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70589, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70589, LA has a total population of 3,588 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70589, 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 70589, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70589, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70589, 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 70589, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70589, LA
How many schools are in 70589, LA?
70589, LA has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,378 students in total.
How do schools in 70589 perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in 70589 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 70589 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70589?
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: 13%
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