For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,701 students in 71457, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71457, LA are Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School and M.r. Weaver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71457 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71457, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71457, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Grades: 4-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Grades: 3-4
| 378 students
Rank: #44.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Grades: PK-2
| 731 students
71457, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71457, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71457, LA include Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center, East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School and M.r. Weaver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71457?
4 public elementary schools are located in 71457.
What is the racial composition of students in 71457?
71457 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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