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Best 70601 Louisiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,021 students in 70601, LA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,927 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 70601, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70601, LA are T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School, T. H. Watkins Elementary School and Combre-fondel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70601, LA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
T. H. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2501 Seventh Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4590
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Combre-fondel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 Fitzenrieter Rd.
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4890
Gr: K-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 18th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Barbe Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Penn Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4600
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Washington/marion Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2802 Pineview Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4540
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Pearl Watson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 5th Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4860
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
John J. Johnson Ii Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Malcolm Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4900
Gr: PK-2 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Ralph F. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Opelousas Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4750
Gr: 3-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 70601, LA?
How many public schools are located in 70601?
11 public schools are located in 70601.
What percentage of students in 70601 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 70601 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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