For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,902 students in Concordia Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA are Monterey High School, Vidalia Upper Elementary School and Vidalia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Concordia Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Concordia Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Concordia Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monterey High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5920 Highway 129
Monterey, LA 71354
(318) 386-2214
Monterey, LA 71354
(318) 386-2214
Grades: PK-12
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Vidalia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Concordia Avenue
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224
Grades: 3-5
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Vidalia Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Charter School Mst
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lynwood Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3202
Grades: K-12
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Concordia Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Grades: 3-12
| 42 students
Rank: #66.
Ferriday Upper Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
151 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3105
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3105
Grades: 3-5
| 242 students
Rank: #77.
Ferriday Junior High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 Bateman Drive
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3293
Grades: PK-2
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 Stampley Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6220
Grades: PK-2
| 469 students
Concordia Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Robert Webber Dr
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-2135
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-2135
Grades: 1-8
| 154 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Concordia Parish, LA include Monterey High School, Vidalia Upper Elementary School and Vidalia Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Concordia Parish?
9 public elementary schools are located in Concordia Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Concordia Parish?
Concordia Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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