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Best Natchitoches Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,174 students in Natchitoches, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA are N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Natchitoches, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Natchitoches have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Natchitoches, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
N.s.u. Elementary Lab School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
#1 Caldwell Nsu Campus-w Easto
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 238-6385
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 East Fifth Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-4516
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
M.r. Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 St.maurice Lane
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-3623
Gr: 3-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #55.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Gr: 4-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
L.p. Vaughn Elementary & Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Gold Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2369
Gr: PK-2 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Natchitoches, Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
George L. Parks Elementary & Middle School (Closed 2023)
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 352-2764
Gr: PK-5
Natchitoches Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Natchitoches, LA include N.s.u. Elementary Lab School, N.s.u. Middle Lab School and East Natchitoches Elementary & Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Natchitoches?
6 public elementary schools are located in Natchitoches.
What is the racial composition of students in Natchitoches?
Natchitoches public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Natchitoches are often viewed compared to one another?

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