For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,152 students in St. Martin Parish, LA (there are , serving 1,120 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in St.
Martin Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA are Parks Primary School, Cecilia High School and Teche Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Martin Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Martin Parish have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in St. Martin Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parks Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1034 Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 845-4663
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 845-4663
Grades: PK-4
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
Cecilia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2397 Cecilia Sr. High School H
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 909-3500
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 909-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 796 students
Rank: #33.
Teche Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2439 Main Hwy.
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6400
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6400
Grades: 3-5
| 593 students
Rank: #44.
Breaux Bridge Primary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 East Bridge Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 909-3840
Grades: PK-2
| 545 students
Rank: #55.
Parks Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1010-a St. Louis Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3800
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3800
Grades: 4-8
| 284 students
Rank: #66.
St. Martinville Primary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
716 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6254
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-6254
Grades: 2-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Cecilia Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1038 School Road Ext.
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6226
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6226
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #88.
St. Martinville Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
762 N. Main Street
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3135
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3135
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #99.
Breaux Bridge High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Breaux Bridge High School
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-3131
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-3131
Grades: 9-12
| 762 students
Rank: #1010.
St. Martinville Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7190 Main Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3150
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 909-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 319 students
Rank: #1111.
Breaux Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Saint Charles Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-1270
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-1270
Grades: 3-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1212.
Breaux Bridge Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Martin Street
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-2844
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
(337) 332-2844
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
1021 Alcide Bonin Road
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6700
Cecilia, LA 70521
(337) 667-6700
Grades: PK-2
| 714 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Southwest Alternative- St. Martinville
Alternative School
1815 Terrace Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-5504
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
1120 S Martin Luther King
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4763
Grades: PK-1
| 316 students
St. Martin Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1016-a Catahoula School Hwy.
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-3641
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
St. Martin Parish Juvenile Training Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1901 Terrace Rd
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8931
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-8931
Grades: 3-12
| 33 students
1004 Martin Luther King Drive
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4042
Saint Martinville, LA 70582
(337) 394-4042
Grades: 5-6
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in St. Martin Parish, LA include Parks Primary School, Cecilia High School and Teche Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Martin Parish?
15 public schools are located in St. Martin Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Martin Parish go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in St. Martin Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Martin Parish?
St. Martin Parish public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Martin Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in St. Martin Parish include: Breaux Bridge Junior High School vs. Cecilia Junior High School, Cecilia Junior High School vs. Breaux Bridge Junior High School, Breaux Bridge Primary School vs. Cecilia Primary School
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