For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,444 students in 70543, LA (there are , serving 132 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 70543, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70543, LA are Iota High School, Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 70543 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70543, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70543, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iota High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Iota Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #33.
Iota Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
70543, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70543, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70543, LA include Iota High School, Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70543?
3 public schools are located in 70543.
What percentage of students in 70543 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 70543 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70543?
70543 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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