For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,167 students in 71118, LA (there are , serving 522 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 71118, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71118, LA are Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc., Forest Hill Elementary School and Southern Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71118 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71118, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71118, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc.
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8999 Mansfield Rd.
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Shreveport, LA 71118
(312) 560-8701
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2005 Francais Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1783
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Southern Hills Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9075 Kingston Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1974
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Summerfield Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3131 Ardis Taylor Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1930
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ridgewood Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ridgewood Drive
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-0383
Gr: 6-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southwood High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9000 Walker Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-9512
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-9512
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Summer Grove Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2955 Bert Kouns Industrial Loo
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Shreveport, LA 71118
(318) 686-1754
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71118, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71118, LA include Pathways In Education-louisiana Inc., Forest Hill Elementary School and Southern Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71118?
7 public schools are located in 71118.
What percentage of students in 71118 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 71118 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71118?
71118 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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