For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,161 students in Mamou, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Mamou, LA are Mamou Elementary School and Mamou High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mamou, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mamou have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mamou, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mamou Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 Fourth Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Gr: PK-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mamou High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1008 Seventh Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
912 7th St
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Mamou, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1205 Fourth Street
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-3123
Gr: 5-8 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mamou, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mamou, LA include Mamou Elementary School and Mamou High School.
How many public schools are located in Mamou?
3 public schools are located in Mamou.
What is the racial composition of students in Mamou?
Mamou public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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