For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,139 students in 70507, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA are Ossun Elementary School, Evangeline Elementary School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70507 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70507, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70507, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ossun Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Rue Scholastique
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7770
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Evangeline Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 East Butcher Switch Road
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7670
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 Vienne Lane
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 706-0066
Gr: PK-12 | 2,177 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3020 N University Ave
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7730
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Acadian Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Moss Street
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Lafayette, LA 70507
(337) 521-7840
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70507, LA include Ossun Elementary School, Evangeline Elementary School and Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70507?
5 public elementary schools are located in 70507.
What is the racial composition of students in 70507?
70507 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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