For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,803 students in 70427, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 399 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 70427, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70427, LA are Northshore Charter School, Central Elementary School and Bogalusa High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70427 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70427, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70427, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Gr: K-9 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Gr: 2-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Bogalusa High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 M.j. Israel Drive
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2180
Gr: 6-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Gr: PK-1 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70427, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70427, LA include Northshore Charter School, Central Elementary School and Bogalusa High School.
How many public schools are located in 70427?
4 public schools are located in 70427.
What percentage of students in 70427 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 70427 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70427?
70427 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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