For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 555 students in 71254, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71254, LA are Griffin Middle School Academy and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71254 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71254, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71254, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
71254, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366
Grades: K-12
| 240 students
328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792
Grades: 8-12
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71254, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71254, LA include Griffin Middle School Academy and Southside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71254?
2 public elementary schools are located in 71254.
What is the racial composition of students in 71254?
71254 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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