For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 203 students in Edgard, LA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Edgard, LA is West St. John Elementary School (K-7). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgard, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edgard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Edgard, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Grades: PK-7
| 203 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edgard, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edgard, LA include West St. John Elementary School (K-7).
How many public elementary schools are located in Edgard?
1 public elementary schools are located in Edgard.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgard?
Edgard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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