For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,864 students in 71203, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA are Sterlington Middle School, Swartz Upper Elementary School and East Ouachita Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71203 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71203, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71203, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sterlington Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Keystone Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2100
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Swartz Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Lincoln Hill Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1723
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1723
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
East Ouachita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
859 Swartz Fairbanks
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Cypress Point Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Mosswood Drive
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 345-5666
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Jack Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3631 Old Sterlington Road
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Ouachita Junior High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Blanks Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 432-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Lakeshore School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Balboa Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-1173
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Elm Street
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 322-9533
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Sherrouse School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Gr: K-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
235 Swartz School Rd
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71203, LA include Sterlington Middle School, Swartz Upper Elementary School and East Ouachita Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71203?
10 public elementary schools are located in 71203.
What is the racial composition of students in 71203?
71203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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