For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 557 students in 71242, LA.
The top ranked public school in 71242, LA is Forest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 71242 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71242, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71242, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71242, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71242, LA include Forest School.
How many public schools are located in 71242?
1 public schools are located in 71242.
What is the racial composition of students in 71242?
71242 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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