For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 458 students in 71322, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71322, LA are Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 71322 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71322, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71322, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
71322, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Gr: 7-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71322, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71322, LA include Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71322?
2 public elementary schools are located in 71322.
What is the racial composition of students in 71322?
71322 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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