For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 640 students in 70343, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70343, LA are Bourg Elementary School and Lacache Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70343 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70343, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70343, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bourg Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4413 St. Andrew Street
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4804
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4804
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Lacache Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3879 Highway 24
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4821
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 303-4821
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
70343, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ecole Pointe-au-chien (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1558 Hwy 665
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Bourg, LA 70343
(985) 855-8163
Grades: PK-4
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70343, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70343, LA include Bourg Elementary School and Lacache Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70343?
2 public elementary schools are located in 70343.
What is the racial composition of students in 70343?
70343 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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