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Best Opelousas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,525 students in Opelousas, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Opelousas, LA are Plaisance Middle School, Park Vista Elementary School and Js Clark Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Opelousas, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Gr: 5-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Gr: 5-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Gr: K-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana

Opelousas, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Creswell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
North Elementary School (Closed 2020)
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
St. Landry Parish Head Start Grand Coteau/sunset (Closed 2023)
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Krotz Springs (Closed 2023)
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Lawtell (Closed 2023)
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Lebeau (Closed 2023)
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Leonville (Closed 2023)
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Opelousas (Closed 2023)
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Gr: PK
St. Landry Parish Head Start Port Barre (Closed 2023)
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Gr: PK
Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2020)
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Gr: PK-6 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Opelousas, LA include Plaisance Middle School, Park Vista Elementary School and Js Clark Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Opelousas?
8 public elementary schools are located in Opelousas.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas 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).
Which public elementary schools in Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?

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