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Best Acadia Parish Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public elementary schools serving 6,688 students in Acadia Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Acadia Parish, LA are Evangeline Elementary School, Indian Bayou Elementary School and Egan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Acadia Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Acadia Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Acadia Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Egan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Mermentau Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Gr: PK-7 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Iota Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Estherwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
214 Jefferson Avenue
Estherwood, LA 70534
(337) 783-6788
Gr: PK-7 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Morse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Wisconsin Street
Morse, LA 70559
(337) 783-5391
Gr: PK-7 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 Charlene Highway
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-3339
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Branch Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8362 Branch Highway
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-5708
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Iota Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
South Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Gr: 4-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1414.
Church Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 East Lougarre Street
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-5722
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Church Point Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 Martin Luther King Drive
Church Point, LA 70525
(337) 684-6381
Gr: 6-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Gr: 1-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
South Crowley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1102 South Parkerson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-1300
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
North Crowley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
820 West Fifteenth Street
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-8755
Gr: 1-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Crowley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 West Northern Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-5305
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2121.
Ross Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1809 West Hutchinson Avenue
Crowley, LA 70526
(337) 783-0927
Gr: 1-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Acadia Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Acadia Parish, LA include Evangeline Elementary School, Indian Bayou Elementary School and Egan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Acadia Parish?
21 public elementary schools are located in Acadia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Acadia Parish?
Acadia Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Acadia Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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