For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,563 students in 71055, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71055, LA are Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71055 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71055, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71055, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
71055, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205
Gr: 1-12
618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548
Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71055, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71055, LA include Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71055?
4 public elementary schools are located in 71055.
What is the racial composition of students in 71055?
71055 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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