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Best 70501 Louisiana Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,789 students in 70501, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70501, LA are David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy, Paul Breaux Middle School and Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70501 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70501, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best 70501, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Gr: 6-12 | 1,366 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Paul Breaux Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 South Orange Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7860
Gr: 5-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Edward J Sam Accelerated School Of Lafayette
Alternative School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 18th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7560
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
W. D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center
Vocational School
200 18th Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7570
Gr: 8-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 70501 Louisiana

70501, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7580
Gr: 4-12
516 East Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 235-6721
Gr: K-12
100 Poydras
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 232-3844
Gr: 5-11
Lafayette Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
516 East Pinhook St
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7585
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
805 Teurlings Dr
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 521-7920
Gr: 4-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
326 Gauthier Road
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 233-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70501, LA?
How many public middle schools are located in 70501?
5 public middle schools are located in 70501.
What is the racial composition of students in 70501?
70501 public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).

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