For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,414 students in 70582, LA (there are , serving 405 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 70582, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70582, LA are Parks Primary School, St. Martinville Primary School and Parks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70582 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70582, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70582, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parks Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1034 Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 845-4663
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 845-4663
Gr: PK-4 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
St. Martinville Primary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
716 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6254
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6254
Gr: 2-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Parks Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010-a St. Louis Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3800
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3800
Gr: 4-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
St. Martinville Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
762 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3135
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3135
Gr: 9-12 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
St. Martinville Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7190 Main Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3150
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3150
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Gr: PK-1 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
70582, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1016-a Catahoula School Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
St. Martin Parish Juvenile Training Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1901 Terrace Rd
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8931
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8931
Gr: 3-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1004 Martin Luther King Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4042
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4042
Gr: 5-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70582, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70582, LA include Parks Primary School, St. Martinville Primary School and Parks Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70582?
7 public schools are located in 70582.
What percentage of students in 70582 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 70582 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70582?
70582 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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