For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,444 students in Iota, LA (there are , serving 132 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Iota, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Iota, LA are Iota Elementary School, Iota High School and Iota Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iota, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Iota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iota, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iota Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
470 West Kennedy Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2581
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #22.
Iota High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
456 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2534
Grades: 9-12
| 581 students
Rank: #33.
Iota Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
426 South Fifth Street
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Iota, LA 70543
(337) 779-2536
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Iota, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Southwest Developmental Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
P O Box 218
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Iota, LA 70543
(318) 821-0855
Grades: K-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iota, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Iota, LA include Iota Elementary School, Iota High School and Iota Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Iota?
3 public schools are located in Iota.
What percentage of students in Iota go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Iota are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iota?
Iota public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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