For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 255 students in Cottonport, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 245 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in Cottonport, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Cottonport, LA is Cottonport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cottonport, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Cottonport 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 Public Schools in Cottonport, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonport Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Lemoine Street
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Cottonport, LA 71327
(318) 876-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cottonport, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Cottonport, LA include Cottonport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cottonport?
1 public schools are located in Cottonport.
What percentage of students in Cottonport go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in Cottonport are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonport?
Cottonport 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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