For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,860 students in St. James Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA are Vacherie Elementary School, Gramercy Elementary School and Paulina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. James Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. James Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in St. James Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vacherie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13440 Highway 644
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-5250
Grades: PK-3
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Gramercy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 E Second Street
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Gramercy, LA 70052
(225) 258-4804
Grades: 4-6
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Paulina Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2756 Highway 44
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Paulina, LA 70763
(225) 258-4704
Grades: PK-3
| 774 students
Rank: #44.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3245 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 258-4642
Grades: 4-6
| 290 students
St. James Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8184 Villavaso Street
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Saint James, LA 70086
(225) 258-4682
Grades: PK-6
| 123 students
2461 N. King Avenue
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 258-5402
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
9156 Central School St
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Convent, LA 70723
(225) 562-3684
Grades: 1-6
| 87 students
St. James Career And Technology Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1410 Buddy Whitney St
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
Lutcher, LA 70071
(225) 869-3902
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3125 Valcour Aime Street
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-4215
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
19177 Hwy 643
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Vacherie, LA 70090
(225) 265-7747
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in St. James Parish, LA include Vacherie Elementary School, Gramercy Elementary School and Paulina Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. James Parish?
4 public elementary schools are located in St. James Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in St. James Parish?
St. James Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
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