For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,274 students in Mansfield, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Mansfield, LA are Mansfield Elementary School, Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mansfield, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Mansfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mansfield, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mansfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1772
Grades: PK-4
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Mansfield Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1915 Mcarthur Dr
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-1309
Grades: 5-8
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
Mansfield High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Kings Highway
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-0793
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Mansfield, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Desoto Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Desoto Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2269 Whaley St
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 871-0493
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1915 Mcarthur Dr.
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Mansfield, LA 71052
(318) 872-3979
Grades: PK-2
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mansfield, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Mansfield, LA include Mansfield Elementary School, Mansfield Middle School and Mansfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Mansfield?
3 public schools are located in Mansfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Mansfield?
Mansfield public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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