For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,387 students in 70563, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70563, LA are North Lewis Elementary School, Daspit Road Elementary School and Belle Place Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70563 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70563, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70563, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-6132
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-6132
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Daspit Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1103 Daspit Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2371
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2371
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Belle Place Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Lebourgeois Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
70563, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70563, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70563, LA include North Lewis Elementary School, Daspit Road Elementary School and Belle Place Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70563?
3 public elementary schools are located in 70563.
What is the racial composition of students in 70563?
70563 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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