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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best 70726 Louisiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,228 students in 70726, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 70726, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70726, LA are Juban Parc Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Freshwater Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70726 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70726, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70726, LA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juban Parc Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12555 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-4079
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9735 Lockhart Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 791-8581
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 Cockerham Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5371
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Denham Springs Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
713 Hatchell Ln
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5855
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
24495 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5815
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Juban Parc Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12470 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-1001
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7686 Vincent Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #88.
Denham Springs Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11400 La Hwy 1033
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Southside Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26535 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Denham Springs High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 North Range Avenue
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8851
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1090 Robbie Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4223
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1313.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
23000 Walker Road South
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-2281
Gr: PK-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12565 Brown Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 70726, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70726, LA include Juban Parc Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Freshwater Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70726?
14 public schools are located in 70726.
What percentage of students in 70726 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 70726 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70726?
70726 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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