For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,138 students in 70586, LA (there are , serving 919 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 70586, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70586, LA are James Stephens Montessori School, Bayou Chicot Elementary School and Ville Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70586, LA 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 70586, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Martin Luther King
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Gr: PK-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Ville Platte High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 8-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Ville Platte Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 High School Drive
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3068
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 6-7 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
70586, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Gr: 4-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 16%
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70586, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70586, LA include James Stephens Montessori School, Bayou Chicot Elementary School and Ville Platte High School.
How many public schools are located in 70586?
5 public schools are located in 70586.
What percentage of students in 70586 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 70586 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 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).
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