For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in 70584, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 70584, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 70584 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70584, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 70584, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cankton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
602 Main Street
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 668-4465
Grades: PK-4
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Sunset Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Church Hill St.
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 662-3194
Grades: 5-8
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecole Saint-landry
Charter School
671 Napoleon Ave
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Sunset, LA 70584
(337) 359-2268
Grades: K-3
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70584, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70584, LA include Cankton Elementary School and Sunset Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70584?
3 public schools are located in 70584.
What is the racial composition of students in 70584?
70584 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).
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