For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,653 students in 71202, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71202, LA are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Berg Jones Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 71202 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71202, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71202, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Pecan Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 410-1378
Grades: 3-6
| 263 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Berg Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-8982
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Orange Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-4245
Grades: PK-6
| 414 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Ticheli Road
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 323-9941
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 323-9941
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Swayze Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Burg Jones Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-1357
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #66.
Madison James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Richwood Road #1
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 325-7979
Grades: PK-6
| 312 students
Rank: #77.
Richwood Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5901 Highway 165 S
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 432-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: #88.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Grades: 1-12
| 169 students
Rank: #99.
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Jackson Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1300
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #1010.
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Parkvidw Drive
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-3447
Grades: PK-6
| 404 students
Rank: #1111.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5101 Reddix Lane
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-1784
Grades: PK-5
| 389 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Plum Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 322-8501
Grades: PK-2
| 284 students
71202, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4701 S Grand Street
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 362-5000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71202, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71202, LA include Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Berg Jones Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71202?
12 public elementary schools are located in 71202.
What is the racial composition of students in 71202?
71202 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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