For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,011 students in Coushatta, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coushatta, LA are Red River Elementary School, Red River Junior High School and Red River Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coushatta, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Coushatta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Coushatta, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 3-6
| 50 students
Rank: #44.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Coushatta, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Coushatta, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Coushatta, LA include Red River Elementary School, Red River Junior High School and Red River Academic Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Coushatta?
4 public elementary schools are located in Coushatta.
What is the racial composition of students in Coushatta?
Coushatta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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