For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,927 students in 70507, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA are Ossun Elementary School, Evangeline Elementary School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70507 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70507, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70507, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Grades: PK-12
| 1,809 students
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Acadian Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
70507, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6501 Berkley Dr.
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Lafayette, LA 70507
(504) 302-7071
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA include Ossun Elementary School, Evangeline Elementary School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70507?
5 public elementary schools are located in 70507.
What is the racial composition of students in 70507?
70507 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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