For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,876 students in 71203, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA are Swartz Upper Elementary School, East Ouachita Middle School and Cypress Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71203, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swartz Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Lincoln Hill Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1723
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1723
Grades: 3-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
East Ouachita Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
859 Swartz Fairbanks
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 516 students
Rank: #33.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #55.
Ouachita Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #77.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Grades: PK-6
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: K-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Grades: PK-2
| 365 students
71203, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Career Development Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 Harrison St
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-6179
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sherrouse Academic Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
1411 Sherrouse St.
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 651-3984
Grades: 7-12
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA include Swartz Upper Elementary School, East Ouachita Middle School and Cypress Point Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71203?
9 public elementary schools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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