For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,902 students in Concordia Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA are Monterey High School, Vidalia Upper Elementary School and Concordia Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concordia Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Concordia Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Concordia Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monterey High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5920 Highway 129
Monterey, LA 71354
(318) 386-2214
Monterey, LA 71354
(318) 386-2214
Gr: PK-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Concordia Avenue
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Gr: 3-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Vidalia Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Delta Charter School Mst
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lynwood Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Gr: K-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3105
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3105
Gr: 3-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Ferriday Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
110 Bateman Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Gr: PK-2 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Stampley Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Gr: PK-2 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Concordia Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Robert Webber Dr
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-2135
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-2135
Gr: 1-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA include Monterey High School, Vidalia Upper Elementary School and Concordia Education Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Concordia Parish?
9 public elementary schools are located in Concordia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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