For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 757 students in Basile, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Basile, LA are W. W. Stewart Elementary School and Basile High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Basile, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Basile have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Basile, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W. W. Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1032 Belton Street
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-6412
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-6412
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Basile High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2835 2nd Street
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Gr: 5-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Basile, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Basile, LA include W. W. Stewart Elementary School and Basile High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Basile?
2 public elementary schools are located in Basile.
What is the racial composition of students in Basile?
Basile public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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