For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,824 students in St. James Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA are Paulina Elementary School, Gramercy Elementary School and Sixth Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. James Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. James Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in St. James Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paulina Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Gr: PK-3 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Gramercy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Gr: 4-6 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4640
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4640
Gr: 4-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Vacherie Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Gr: PK-3 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
St. James Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8184 Villavaso Street
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
2461 N. King Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
9156 Central School St
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Gr: 1-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
St. James Career And Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1410 Buddy Whitney St
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
3125 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Gr: 7-8 | 148 students
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA include Paulina Elementary School, Gramercy Elementary School and Sixth Ward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. James Parish?
4 public elementary schools are located in St. James Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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