For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 653 students in 70601, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA are Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA include Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70601?
2 public middle schools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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