For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 863 students in Iota, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iota, LA are Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iota, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Iota, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Iota, 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 elementary schools in Iota, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iota, LA include Iota Elementary School and Iota Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iota?
2 public elementary schools are located in Iota.
What is the racial composition of students in Iota?
Iota public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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