For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,055 students in 70070, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in 70070, LA are Lakewood Elementary School, R.k. Smith Middle School and Luling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70070 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70070, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70070, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-1161
Gr: 3-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
R.k. Smith Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
281 Judge Edward Dufresne Park
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 331-1018
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Luling Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 Sugarhouse Road
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-6086
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
222 Birch Street
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-8266
Gr: PK-2 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
70070, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
523 East Heather Drive
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0299
Gr: PK-K | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70070, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70070, LA include Lakewood Elementary School, R.k. Smith Middle School and Luling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70070?
4 public schools are located in 70070.
What is the racial composition of students in 70070?
70070 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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