For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 4,772 students in Lincoln Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln Parish, LA are Choudrant High School, Choudrant Elementary School and Simsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lincoln Parish have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lincoln Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choudrant High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Gr: 6-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Choudrant Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
160 Walker Road
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Simsboro High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Tiger Drive
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Simsboro, LA 71275
(318) 247-6265
Gr: PK-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Gr: 3-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Gr: 6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Dubach School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7710 Fellowship Rd
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Dubach, LA 71235
(318) 777-3470
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1453 Martin Luther King Jr Ave
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 242-8788
Gr: K-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 175:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hergot Street-la Tech Campus
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3469
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Gr: K-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Lincoln Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Ralph Jones Drive
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-3118
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-3118
Gr: K-5
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
407 Central
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6164
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6164
Gr: 9-12
407 Central Ave.
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6531
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6531
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Northeast Supports & Services Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
2776 Hwy 150
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-4278
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 247-4278
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lincoln Parish, LA include Choudrant High School, Choudrant Elementary School and Simsboro High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lincoln Parish?
12 public elementary schools are located in Lincoln Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Parish?
Lincoln Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lincoln Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lincoln Parish include: Glen View Elementary School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, A. E. Phillips Laboratory School vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Dubach School vs. Choudrant Elementary School
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