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Best Watson Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,607 students in Watson, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Watson, LA are Live Oak High School, North Live Oak Elementary School and South Live Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watson, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Watson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Watson, LA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Live Oak High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
35086 Old La Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-8858
Gr: 9-12 | 1,391 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
North Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
36605 Outback Road
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-3135
Gr: PK-4 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
South Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8400 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-9330
Gr: PK-4 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Junior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35086 Hwy 16 Spur
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 667-4195
Gr: 7-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35194 Old Hwy 16
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 665-6702
Gr: PK-4 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Live Oak Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8444 Cecil Drive
Watson, LA 70786
(225) 664-3211
Gr: 5-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Watson, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Watson, LA include Live Oak High School, North Live Oak Elementary School and South Live Oak Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Watson?
6 public schools are located in Watson.
What is the racial composition of students in Watson?
Watson public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Watson are often viewed compared to one another?

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