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Best Webster Parish Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,086 students in Webster Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster Parish, LA are North Webster Upper Elementary School, Lakeside Junior-senior High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Webster Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Webster Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Webster Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6245 Hwy. 160
Cotton Valley, LA 71018
(318) 832-4716
Gr: 3-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior-senior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9090 Hwy 371
Sibley, LA 71073
(318) 377-2133
Gr: 6-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5701 Hwy 531
Dubberly, LA 71024
(318) 377-2591
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
North Webster Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6041 Hwy 2
Sarepta, LA 71071
(318) 847-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Doyline High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
376 College St
Doyline, LA 71023
(318) 745-3673
Gr: PK-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Brown Upper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
804 4th St. Sw
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-2818
Gr: 3-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Browning Elementary School
505 Herrington Dr
Springhill, LA 71075
(318) 539-5663
Gr: PK-2 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
North Webster Lower Elementary School
229 Hwy Alt 2
Shongaloo, LA 71072
(318) 846-2541
Gr: PK-2 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Webster Parish, LA include North Webster Upper Elementary School, Lakeside Junior-senior High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Webster Parish?
12 public elementary schools are located in Webster Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Parish?
Webster Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Webster Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Webster Parish include: Doyline High School vs. Lakeside Junior-senior High School, Lakeside Junior-senior High School vs. Doyline High School

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