For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,339 students in 71112, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in 71112, LA are Parkway High School, Bellaire Elementary School and Elm Grove Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71112 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71112, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71112, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2010 Colleen Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,279 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Bellaire Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1310 Bellaire Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6300
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6300
Gr: PK-3 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Elm Grove Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4301 Panther Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2400
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 759-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Curtis Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5600 Barksdale Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6450
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6450
Gr: 4-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Sun City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4230 Van Deeman Street
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-7000
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-7000
Gr: K-3 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
R. V. Kerr Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Airline Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6560
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #77.
Waller Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Patricia Drive
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6850
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Central Park Boulevard
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6400
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Rusheon Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Old Minden Road
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6610
Bossier City, LA 71112
(318) 549-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71112, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71112, LA include Parkway High School, Bellaire Elementary School and Elm Grove Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 71112?
9 public schools are located in 71112.
What is the racial composition of students in 71112?
71112 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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