For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,284 students in 70607, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70607, LA are Grand Lake Elementary School, F. K. White Middle School and M. J. Kaufman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70607 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70607, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70607, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Lake Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1039 Hwy 384
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
F. K. White Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 E Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
M. J. Kaufman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Tekel Road
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4740
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Gr: PK-8 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Henry Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Louisiana Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Brentwood Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4610
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4610
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 East Mcneese Street
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7910
Gr: PK-8 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3955 Gerstner Mem. Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4490
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 217-4490
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70607, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70607, LA include Grand Lake Elementary School, F. K. White Middle School and M. J. Kaufman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70607?
8 public elementary schools are located in 70607.
What is the racial composition of students in 70607?
70607 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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