For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,948 students in Bienville Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA are Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bienville Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bienville Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bienville Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saline High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1255 Cooper Street
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Saline, LA 71070
(318) 576-3215
Gr: PK-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Castor High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Front Street
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Castor, LA 71016
(318) 544-7271
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Gibsland-coleman High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10th Street
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gibsland, LA 71028
(318) 843-6247
Gr: PK-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
935 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-8757
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Ringgold High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite B
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2271
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Arcadia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
967 Daniel Street
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Arcadia, LA 71001
(318) 263-2264
Gr: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4044 Bienville Rd. Suite A
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Ringgold, LA 71068
(318) 894-2911
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Bienville High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Gr: PK-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Bienville Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bienville Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
325 Main Street-highway 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7554
Gr: PK-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bienville Parish, LA include Saline High School, Castor High School and Gibsland-coleman High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bienville Parish?
8 public elementary schools are located in Bienville Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Bienville Parish?
Bienville Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Bienville Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bienville Parish include: Bienville High School vs. Arcadia High School, Gibsland-coleman High School vs. Saline High School, Ringgold High School vs. Castor High School
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