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 43% 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 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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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