For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,760 students in 70563, LA (there are , serving 343 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 70563, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70563, LA are North Lewis Elementary School, Daspit Road Elementary School and Belle Place Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70563 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70563, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70563, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 North Lewis Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-6132
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-6132
Gr: PK-6 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Daspit Road Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1103 Daspit Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2371
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2371
Gr: PK-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Belle Place Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4110 Loreauville Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2141
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 364-2141
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Belle Place Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Lebourgeois Road
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
70563, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Dodson Street
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 369-3738
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70563, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70563, LA include North Lewis Elementary School, Daspit Road Elementary School and Belle Place Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70563?
4 public schools are located in 70563.
What percentage of students in 70563 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 70563 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70563?
70563 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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