For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,792 students in Port Allen, LA (there are , serving 439 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Port Allen, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA are Caneview K-8 School, Port Allen High School and Cohn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Allen, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Port Allen have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Port Allen, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Gr: PK-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Gr: 3-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Gr: PK-2 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Port Allen, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6024 Section Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Gr: PK-4
West Baton Rouge Vocational Skills Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3651 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Port Allen, LA include Caneview K-8 School, Port Allen High School and Cohn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Allen?
5 public schools are located in Port Allen.
What percentage of students in Port Allen go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Port Allen are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Port Allen?
Port Allen public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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