For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 458 students in Bunkie, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA are Bunkie Elementary School and Central Southwest Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunkie, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bunkie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bunkie, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Grades: PK-6
| 361 students
Rank: #22.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| 97 students
Bunkie, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
205 South Cottonwood Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7227
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bunkie, LA include Bunkie Elementary School and Central Southwest Alternative High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bunkie?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bunkie.
What is the racial composition of students in Bunkie?
Bunkie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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