For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,713 students in 71446, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71446, LA are Parkway Elementary School, Hicks High School and Pickering Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 71446 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71446, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71446, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3585 University Parkway
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-3363
Grades: 1-4
| 728 students
Rank: #22.
Hicks High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1296 Hicks School Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-9645
Grades: PK-12
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Pickering Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Lebleu Road
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 537-3394
Grades: PK-6
| 599 students
Rank: #44.
West Leesville Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2330
Grades: 1-4
| 572 students
Rank: #55.
Vernon Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1410 Nona Street
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 238-1505
Grades: 5-6
| 448 students
71446, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gates School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
15112 Lake Charles Hwy
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 535-0247
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Leesville Residential-employment Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
401 Nolan Trace
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-2687
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Vernon Parish Optional Program (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 392-0008
Grades: 1-12
| 40 students
1100 Abe Allen Memorial Drive
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Leesville, LA 71446
(337) 239-0331
Grades: PK
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71446, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71446, LA include Parkway Elementary School, Hicks High School and Pickering Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71446?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71446.
What is the racial composition of students in 71446?
71446 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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