For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,483 students in 70605, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 678 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 70605, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA are Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70605 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70605, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 70605, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prien Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3741 Nelson Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4910
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 Country Club Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4790
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Dolby Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
817 Jefferson Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4730
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 West Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4460
Gr: 9-12 | 1,908 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
S. J. Welsh Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Mcneese
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4410
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
St. John Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5566 Elliott Road
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Lagrange High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3420 Louisiana Ave
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4960
Gr: 9-12 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
College Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3618 Ernest Street
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 217-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70605, LA include Prien Lake Elementary School, A. A. Nelson Elementary School and Dolby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70605?
8 public schools are located in 70605.
What percentage of students in 70605 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 70605 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70605?
70605 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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