For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,362 students in 71129, LA (there are , serving 499 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 71129, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 71129, LA are Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School, Huntington High School and Caddo Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71129 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71129, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71129, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9360 Woolworth Road
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6610
Grades: PK-8
| 1,472 students
Rank: #22.
Huntington High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Rasberry Lane
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6655
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 687-6655
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #33.
Caddo Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8028 Shreve Park Drive
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 603-5910
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Turner Elementary Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5904 West 70th Street
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Shreveport, LA 71129
(318) 688-4380
Grades: PK-8
| 1,379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71129, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 71129, LA include Walnut Hill Elementary/middle School, Huntington High School and Caddo Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 71129?
4 public schools are located in 71129.
What percentage of students in 71129 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 71129 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71129?
71129 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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