Best 51�Թ�� in Tensas Parish (2025-26)

Best Tensas Parish 51�Թ�� (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 341 students in Tensas Parish, LA (there are , serving 147 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Tensas Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in Tensas Parish, LA are Tensas Elementary School and Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tensas Parish, LA public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 51�Թ�� in Tensas Parish (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Tensas Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Frontage Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346

Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Tensas High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585

Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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Tensas Parish 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Lisbon Elementary School (Closed 2006)

P O Box 158
Waterproof, LA 71375
(318) 749-3397

Gr: PK-6 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Newellton Elementary School (Closed 2023)

400 Verona
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5109

Gr: K-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Tensas Charter School (Closed 2004)

Alternative School
Charter School

P O Box 538
Newellton, LA 71357
(318) 467-5538

Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tensas Parish, LA?

The top ranked public schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas Elementary School and Tensas High School.

How many public schools are located in Tensas Parish?

2 public schools are located in Tensas Parish.

What percentage of students in Tensas Parish go to public school?

70% of all K-12 students in Tensas Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?

Tensas Parish public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).