For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,170 students in 70507, LA (there are , serving 1,165 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 70507, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70507, LA are Ossun Elementary School, Carencro High School and Evangeline Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70507 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70507, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70507, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Carencro High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
721 West Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 1,809 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #66.
Acadian Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
70507, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70507, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70507, LA include Ossun Elementary School, Carencro High School and Evangeline Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70507?
6 public schools are located in 70507.
What percentage of students in 70507 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 70507 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70507?
70507 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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