For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 772 students in 70571, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in 70571, LA is Opelousas Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70571 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70571, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70571 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Opelousas Senior High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70571, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Gr: 9-12 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
70571, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Gr: PK
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Gr: PK
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Gr: PK
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Gr: PK
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Gr: PK
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Gr: PK
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70571, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70571, LA include Opelousas Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70571?
1 public high schools are located in 70571.
What is the racial composition of students in 70571?
70571 public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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