Best Public Schools in Sunset, LA (2026)

Best Sunset Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Sunset, LA.

The top-ranked public schools in Sunset, LA are Cankton Elementary School and Sunset Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sunset, LA public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Sunset have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sunset, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cankton Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465

Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Rank: #22.

Sunset Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
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236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194

Gr: 5-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: n/an/a

Ecole Saint-landry

Charter School

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671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268

Gr: K-3 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sunset, LA?

The top-ranked public schools in Sunset, LA include Cankton Elementary School and Sunset Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Sunset?

3 public schools are located in Sunset.

What is the racial composition of students in Sunset?

Sunset public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).