For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 473 students in 71497, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 71497, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71497 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71497, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71497, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 173 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71497, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71497, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School and N.s.u. Middle Lab School.
How many public schools are located in 71497?
2 public schools are located in 71497.
What is the racial composition of students in 71497?
71497 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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