Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Providence, LA (2025-26)

Best Lake Providence Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 555 students in Lake Providence, LA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Providence, LA are Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lake Providence, LA public elementary schools have an score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and score of 12% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Providence 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 Public Elementary Schools in Lake Providence, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southside Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
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1307 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-0325

Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Rank: #22.

Griffin Middle School Academy

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395

Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake Providence, Louisiana

Lake Providence, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Monticello Elementary School (Closed 2011)

1046 Hwy 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366

Gr: K-8

Monticello High School (Closed 2023)

1046 Highway 577
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 552-6366

Gr: K-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Northside Elementary School (Closed 2012)

328 Regenold St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-2887

Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Washington Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)

Charter School

1900 Marietta St
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(870) 772-4792

Gr: 8-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Providence, LA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Providence, LA include Southside Elementary School and Griffin Middle School Academy.

How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Providence?

2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Providence.

What is the racial composition of students in Lake Providence?

Lake Providence 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).