For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,802 students in Union Parish, LA (there are , serving 256 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Union Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Union Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union Parish (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Grades: K-12
| 1,002 students
Rank: #22.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Grades: PK-12
| 509 students
Rank: #33.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Grades: 6-12
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Union Parish Alternative Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1206 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-3991
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Union Parish Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Grades: PK-5
| 623 students
Union Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 8th Street
Bernice, LA 71222
(318) 285-7606
Bernice, LA 71222
(318) 285-7606
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
2061 Highway 143
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-5506
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-5506
Grades: K-12
| 246 students
3062 Taylor St
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-4410
Marion, LA 71260
(318) 292-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10274 Highway 143
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 726-6691
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 726-6691
Grades: K-8
| 183 students
115 Highway 3265
Spearsville, LA 71277
(318) 778-3752
Spearsville, LA 71277
(318) 778-3752
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Union Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8072
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8072
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
606 Bernice Street
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9507
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9507
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA include D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School.
How many public schools are located in Union Parish?
5 public schools are located in Union Parish.
What percentage of students in Union Parish go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Union Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish?
Union Parish public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union Parish include: Union Parish High School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School, D'arbonne Woods Charter School vs. Union Parish High School, Downsville Community Charter School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School
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