Best Public Elementary Schools in 70570 (Opelousas, LA) (2025-26)

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Best 70570 Louisiana Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,464 students in 70570, LA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA are Plaisance Middle School, Js Clark Leadership Academy and Creswell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 70570 have an score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70570, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Plaisance Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
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3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335

Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Rank: #22.

Js Clark Leadership Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222

Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Rank: #33.

Creswell Middle School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
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1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708

Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Northeast Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390

Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #55.

Grolee Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130

Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892

Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

North Elementary School (Closed 2020)

308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629

Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761

Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2020)

1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892

Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 70570, LA include Plaisance Middle School, Js Clark Leadership Academy and Creswell Middle School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 70570?

5 public elementary schools are located in 70570.

What is the racial composition of students in 70570?

70570 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).