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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lafayette Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 36,778 students in Lafayette Parish, LA (there are 21 private schools, serving 8,991 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%). Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
The top-ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA are Early College Academy, Myrtle Place Elementary School and Green T. Lindon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Lafayette Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lafayette Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Myrtle Place Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Myrtle Place Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7760
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Green T. Lindon Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
603 Avenue B
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7720
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Ernest Gallet Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2901 E Milton Ave
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7690
Gr: PK-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,362 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Gr: K-12 | 3,669 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
L.j. Alleman Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Roselawn Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7850
Gr: 6-8 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Gr: PK-8 | 1,261 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Southside High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 Almonaster Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,833 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Woodvale Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Leon Drive
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7830
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
609 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7620
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1101 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7790
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
L. Leo Judice Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5801 Cameron Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7710
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Lafayette High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3000 West Congress Street
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7980
Gr: 9-12 | 1,720 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Martial Billeaud Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 E. Fairfield Dr.
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7270
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Youngsville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Church Street
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 521-7940
Gr: 6-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Edgar Martin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Broadmoor Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7910
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
J. Wallace James Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 W. Willow St.
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7700
Gr: PK-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Broussard Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1325 South Morgan Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7870
Gr: 6-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2020.
O. Comeaux High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 West Bluebird Drive
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Corporal Michael Middlebrook Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1801 Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 521-7780
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2222.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2323.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2424.
Judice Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2525.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2626.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2727.
Carencro High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2828.
Paul Breaux Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Katharine Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 St. Deporres Avenue
Broussard, LA 70518
(337) 521-7650
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3030.
Acadiana High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
315 Rue Du Belier
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-7950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,652 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
912 Delhomme Ave
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7820
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Tee Ma Road
Carencro, LA 70520
(337) 521-7640
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3434.
Scott Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
116 Marie Street
Scott, LA 70583
(337) 521-7930
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3535.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Lafayette Parish, LA include Early College Academy, Myrtle Place Elementary School and Green T. Lindon Elementary School. Lafayette Parish has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public schools are located in Lafayette Parish?
49 public schools are located in Lafayette Parish.
What percentage of students in Lafayette Parish go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Lafayette Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette Parish?
Lafayette Parish public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lafayette Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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