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Best La Salle Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,556 students in La Salle Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 94 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in La Salle Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Lasalle Junior High School, Goodpine Middle School and Fellowship Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in La Salle Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lasalle Junior High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5960 Tannehill Drive
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Goodpine Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Gr: 3-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Jena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Olla-standard Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4170 School Drive
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 Blake Street
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Jena Elementary School
758 E. Sharbono Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Gr: PK-2 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Lasalle Junior High School, Goodpine Middle School and Fellowship Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle Parish?
9 public schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What percentage of students in La Salle Parish go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in La Salle Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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