For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,624 students in 71103, LA (there are , serving 192 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 71103, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71103, LA are Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, J. S. Clark Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71103 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71103, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71103, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
71103, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1730 Laurel Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 226-4957
Gr: 6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Caddo School For Exceptional Children (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3202 William Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 221-2226
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
1627 Weinstock St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-5550
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2226 Murphy St
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-3397
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71103, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71103, LA include Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, J. S. Clark Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 71103?
3 public schools are located in 71103.
What percentage of students in 71103 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 71103 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71103?
71103 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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