For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 711 students in 70601, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA are Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
70601, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Gr: 4-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 87%
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 67%
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Gr: PK | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Gr: 8-12 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA include Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70601?
2 public middle schools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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