For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,277 students in Raceland, LA (there are , serving 234 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Raceland, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Raceland, LA are Central Lafourche High School, Raceland Upper Elementary School and Raceland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Raceland, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Raceland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Raceland, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lafourche High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4820 Hwy 1
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 532-3319
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Raceland Upper Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3759 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-5142
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-5142
Gr: 3-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Raceland Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3737 Hwy 308
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-5140
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-5140
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
144 Bowie Road
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-6837
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-6837
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Raceland, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Bayou Region (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
942 Hwy 90 East
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-1553
Raceland, LA 70394
(985) 537-1553
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Raceland, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Raceland, LA include Central Lafourche High School, Raceland Upper Elementary School and Raceland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Raceland?
4 public schools are located in Raceland.
What percentage of students in Raceland go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Raceland are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Raceland?
Raceland public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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