For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,263 students in 71112, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71112, LA are Bellaire Elementary School, Curtis Elementary School and Elm Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71112 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71112, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71112, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bellaire Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6300
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6300
Grades: K-3
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6450
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6450
Grades: 4-5
| 487 students
Rank: #33.
Elm Grove Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 Panther Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2400
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #44.
Sun City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4230 Van Deeman Street
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-7000
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-7000
Grades: K-3
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
R. V. Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6560
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6560
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Central Park Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6400
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #77.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Patricia Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6850
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #88.
Rusheon Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Old Minden Road
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6610
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71112, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71112, LA include Bellaire Elementary School, Curtis Elementary School and Elm Grove Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71112?
8 public elementary schools are located in 71112.
What is the racial composition of students in 71112?
71112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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