For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,141 students in 71360, LA (there are 3 private schools, serving 383 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 71360, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71360, LA are Pineville High School, Ruby-wise Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71360 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71360, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71360, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pineville High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1511 Line Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8990
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,271 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Ruby-wise Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5279 Old Marksville Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 443-6089
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Mary Goff Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Shreveport Highway
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-3416
Gr: PK-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
J.i. Barron Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
43655 Trinity Church Road
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-6860
Gr: PK-6 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Pineville Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Edgewood Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 640-0512
Gr: 7-8 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Lessie Moore Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 Griffith Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 445-7151
Gr: PK-3 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Pineville Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 Main Street
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8154
Pineville, LA 71360
(318) 442-8154
Gr: 4-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71360, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71360, LA include Pineville High School, Ruby-wise Elementary School and Mary Goff Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71360?
7 public schools are located in 71360.
What percentage of students in 71360 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 71360 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71360?
71360 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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