For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,112 students in Bogalusa, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bogalusa, LA are Northshore Charter School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bogalusa, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bogalusa have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bogalusa, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 Walker Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-0005
Gr: K-9 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 Spartan's Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2232
Gr: 3-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Byrd Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2190
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Bogalusa, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 M. J. Israel Dr
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2220
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
1010 Columbia Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 735-1920
Gr: 3-6 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 51%
1101 Avenue M
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2194
Gr: PK | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Long Avenue School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1100 Long Avenue
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-7416
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 44%
517 Mississippi Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
625 Superior Ave
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 281-2170
Gr: K-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
510 Derbigney Street
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Bogalusa, LA 70427
(985) 732-3926
Gr: 5-6 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bogalusa, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bogalusa, LA include Northshore Charter School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bogalusa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bogalusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Bogalusa?
Bogalusa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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