For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,054 students in 70529, LA (there are , serving 12 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 70529, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70529, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70529 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70529, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70529, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Judice Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70529, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70529, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70529?
4 public schools are located in 70529.
What percentage of students in 70529 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 70529 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70529?
70529 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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