For the 2025 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.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 70570 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70570, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
70570, Louisiana ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
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).
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