For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,556 students in La Salle Parish, LA (there are , serving 102 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in La Salle Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA are Goodpine Middle School, Lasalle Junior High School and Jena Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Salle Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in La Salle Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in La Salle Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goodpine Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12642 Hwy 84 West
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5665
Grades: 3-5
| 270 students
Rank: #22.
Lasalle Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5960 Tannehill Drive
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Urania, LA 71480
(318) 495-3474
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #33.
Jena Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
114 E. Southern Ave.
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5815
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Jena High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
243 East High School Drive
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5195
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #55.
Olla-standard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4170 School Drive
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5163
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Hwy. 777
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-4416
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #77.
Fellowship Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1650 Hwy. 773
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Trout, LA 71371
(318) 992-5177
Grades: PK-8
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1460 Blake Street
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Olla, LA 71465
(318) 495-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
758 E. Sharbono Street
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-5175
Grades: PK-2
| 392 students
La Salle Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lasalle Parish Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
P O Drawer 90
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Jena, LA 71342
(318) 992-8905
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in La Salle Parish, LA include Goodpine Middle School, Lasalle Junior High School and Jena Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in La Salle Parish?
9 public schools are located in La Salle Parish.
What percentage of students in La Salle Parish go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in La Salle Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in La Salle Parish?
La Salle Parish public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in La Salle Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in La Salle Parish include: Jena Junior High School vs. Lasalle High School, Jena High School vs. Lasalle High School, Lasalle High School vs. Jena High School
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