For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,827 students in 70605, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70605, LA are Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70605 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70605, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70605, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,031 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
College Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
70605, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5254 Weaver Rd
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 477-5625
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70605, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70605, LA include Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70605?
6 public elementary schools are located in 70605.
What is the racial composition of students in 70605?
70605 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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