For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,296 students in Madisonville, LA (there are , serving 696 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Madisonville, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Madisonville, LA are Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and Madisonville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madisonville, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Madisonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Madisonville, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Grades: 3-6
| 1,466 students
Rank: #22.
Madisonville Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 Cedar Street
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3355
Grades: 7-8
| 725 students
Rank: n/an/a
317 Highway 1077
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 845-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 1,105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Madisonville, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Madisonville, LA include Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School and Madisonville Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Madisonville?
3 public schools are located in Madisonville.
What percentage of students in Madisonville go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Madisonville are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Madisonville?
Madisonville public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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