For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,011 students in Red River Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River Elementary School, Red River Junior High School and Ware Youth Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Red River Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Gr: K-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Gr: 3-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River Elementary School, Red River Junior High School and Ware Youth Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red River Parish?
4 public elementary schools are located in Red River Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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