For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,476 students in 71291, LA (there are , serving 499 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 71291, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71291, LA are Claiborne School, Boley Elementary School and West Monroe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71291 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71291, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71291, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Claiborne School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1011 Wallace Dean Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #22.
Boley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2213 Cypress St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 432-2250
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
West Monroe High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Riggs Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-3771
Grades: 8-12
| 2,160 students
Rank: #44.
Kiroli Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Kiroli Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1118
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
George Welch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 Caldwell Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-1100
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-1100
Grades: K-5
| 459 students
Rank: #66.
West Ridge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6977 Cypress Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-8444
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 397-8444
Grades: 6-8
| 700 students
Rank: #77.
Drew Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1132 Highway 15
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-7186
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #88.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-1213
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #99.
Good Hope Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Good Hope Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-9693
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 396-9693
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Natchitoches Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 325-3634
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
71291, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ouachita Parish Alternative School Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th St
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ouachita Parish School System Expulsion Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1600 North 7th Street
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 323-5991
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71291, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71291, LA include Claiborne School, Boley Elementary School and West Monroe High School.
How many public schools are located in 71291?
10 public schools are located in 71291.
What percentage of students in 71291 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 71291 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71291?
71291 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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