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Best 70605 Louisiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,780 students in 70605, LA (there are , serving 678 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 70605, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA are Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70605 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70605, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70605, LA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
College Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 70605 Louisiana

70605, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calcasieu Alternative Site For Elementary Students (Closed 2012)
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA include Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70605?
8 public schools are located in 70605.
What percentage of students in 70605 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 70605 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70605?
70605 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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