For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,689 students in Avoyelles Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA are Avoyelles Public Charter School, Lafargue Elementary School and Central Southwest Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avoyelles Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Avoyelles Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Gr: K-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Lafargue Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3366 Highway 107
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Effie, LA 71331
(318) 253-9591
Gr: PK-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Plaucheville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 1181 - School Loop 50
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Plaucheville, LA 71362
(318) 922-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
549 Norwood Street
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Simmesport, LA 71369
(318) 941-2699
Gr: PK-6 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Marksville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
430 West Waddil Street
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Marksville, LA 71351
(318) 253-7464
Gr: PK-6 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish, LA include Avoyelles Public Charter School, Lafargue Elementary School and Central Southwest Alternative High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Avoyelles Parish?
9 public elementary schools are located in Avoyelles Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Avoyelles Parish?
Avoyelles Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Avoyelles Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Avoyelles Parish include: Lafargue Elementary School vs. Marksville Elementary School, Marksville Elementary School vs. Lafargue Elementary School, Bunkie Elementary School vs. Avoyelles Public Charter School
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