Best Public Schools in Minden, LA (2025-26)

Best Minden Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,324 students in Minden, LA (there are , serving 377 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Minden, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

The top ranked public schools in Minden, LA are Minden High School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Minden, LA public schools have an score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Minden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Minden, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Minden High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766

Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Rank: #22.

Webster Junior High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
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700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847

Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Rank: #33.

E. S. Richardson Elementary School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
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515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213

Gr: 4-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

J. L. Jones Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815

Gr: 2-3 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Rank: #55.

J. A. Phillips Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
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811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314

Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Minden, Louisiana

Minden, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Hope Youth Ranch Alternative Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

114 Hope Ranch Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 382-1205

Gr: 1-12

J. E. Harper Elementary School (Closed 2023)

618 Germantown Rd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-7548

Gr: K-1 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Stewart Elementary School (Closed 2012)

215 North Middle Landing
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0830

Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Webster Parish Achievement Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

109 Clerk St
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418

Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Webster Parish Expulsion School (Closed 2015)

Alternative School

109 Clerk Street
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-5418

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Minden, LA?

The top ranked public schools in Minden, LA include Minden High School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Minden?

5 public schools are located in Minden.

What percentage of students in Minden go to public school?

86% of all K-12 students in Minden are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Minden?

Minden public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).