For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,235 students in 71463, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 71463, LA are Oakdale High School, Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71463 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71463, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71463, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 North 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-2338
Gr: 8-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Highway 1153
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-0690
Gr: PK-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
124 South 13th Street
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 335-1558
Gr: 5-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
71463, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen Parish Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
311 Hwy 1152
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Oakdale, LA 71463
(318) 215-0681
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71463, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71463, LA include Oakdale High School, Oakdale Elementary School and Oakdale Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 71463?
3 public schools are located in 71463.
What is the racial composition of students in 71463?
71463 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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