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Best Opelousas Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,264 students in Opelousas, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,755 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Opelousas, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Plaisance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Opelousas, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Gr: 7-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Gr: 5-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Gr: 7-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Gr: 5-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Gr: K-7 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Plaisance Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Opelousas?
12 public schools are located in Opelousas.
What percentage of students in Opelousas go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Opelousas are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?

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