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Top 10 Best Ruston Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,403 students in Ruston, LA (there are , serving 876 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Ruston, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Ruston, LA are Ruston High School, Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ruston, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Ruston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ruston, LA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ruston High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Grades: 9-12
| 1,277 students
Rank: #22.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Grades: 3-5
| 381 students
Rank: #33.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
Rank: #44.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Grades: 3-5
| 312 students
Rank: #55.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Grades: 6
| 283 students
Rank: #66.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Grades: 2-12
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Grades: K-8
| 436 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Grades: K-2
| 500 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Grades: K-2
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
801 East Mississippi Avenue
Ruston, LA 70270
(318) 513-1470
Grades: PK
| 146 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ruston, Louisiana

Ruston, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Grades: 4-7
| 51 students
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ruston, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Ruston, LA include Ruston High School, Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Ruston?
10 public schools are located in Ruston.
What percentage of students in Ruston go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Ruston are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ruston?
Ruston public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ruston are often viewed compared to one another?

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