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Best 71203 Louisiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,489 students in 71203, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,000 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 71203, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71203, LA are Sterlington High School, Sterlington Middle School and Swartz Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 71203, LA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
233 Keystone Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 665-2725
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sterlington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 Keystone Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Swartz Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 Lincoln Hill Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1723
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Ouachita Parish High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
681 Highway 594
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-2769
Gr: 8-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
East Ouachita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
859 Swartz Fairbanks
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Ouachita Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Swartz Lower Elementary School
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 71203, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71203, LA include Sterlington High School, Sterlington Middle School and Swartz Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71203?
12 public schools are located in 71203.
What percentage of students in 71203 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 71203 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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