For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 557 students in Forest, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Forest, LA is Forest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Forest have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Forest, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Gr: PK-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Forest, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Forest, LA include Forest School.
How many public schools are located in Forest?
1 public schools are located in Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest?
Forest public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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