Best Public Elementary Schools in Natchitoches, LA (2025-26)

Best Natchitoches Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

N.s.u. Elementary Lab School

(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
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#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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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%)
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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% )
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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?