For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,812 students in Abbeville, LA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA are Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School, Seventh Ward Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abbeville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Abbeville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12012 Audubon Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Meaux Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Leblanc Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #55.
James A. Herod Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: #66.
J.h. Williams Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Grades: 6-8
| 485 students
Rank: #77.
Eaton Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Sylvester Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Grades: PK-2
| 434 students
Abbeville, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Williams Scholar Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6526 Chaisson Bldg. C
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 296-2144
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA include Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School, Seventh Ward Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Abbeville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abbeville?
7 public elementary schools are located in Abbeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville?
Abbeville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Abbeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Abbeville include: Meaux Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, James A. Herod Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, Eaton Park Elementary School vs. Meaux Elementary School
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