For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,362 students in Red River Parish, LA (there are , serving 223 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Red River Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Red River Parish, LA are Red River High School, Red River Elementary School and Red River Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red River Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Red River Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Red River Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4913
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Red River Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Ashland Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-9290
Grades: PK-5
| 612 students
Rank: #33.
Red River Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
931 East Carroll
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-5265
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #44.
Red River Academic Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Jim Crow Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 3-6
| 50 students
Rank: #55.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Red River Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
550 Jim Moore Road
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-3313
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Red River Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Red River Parish, LA include Red River High School, Red River Elementary School and Red River Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Red River Parish?
5 public schools are located in Red River Parish.
What percentage of students in Red River Parish go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Red River Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red River Parish?
Red River Parish public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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