For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,590 students in Opelousas, LA (there are , serving 1,251 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Opelousas, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA are Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Plaisance Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelousas, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Opelousas have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Opelousas, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3746 Hwy. 104
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 543-2255
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #33.
Plaisance Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3264 Hwy. 167
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 826-3335
Grades: 5-8
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Park Vista Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Abdalla Blvd.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-7456
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #55.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1517 Stateman Rd.
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 418-4222
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #66.
Creswell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1210 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 407-1708
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1125 E Mamie Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-5390
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #88.
Grolee Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 West Grolee Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3130
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
Opelousas Senior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1014 Judson Walsh Drive
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-5634
Grades: 9-12
| 772 students
Rank: #1010.
Opelousas Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 South Market Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4957
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
Rank: #1111.
Opelousas Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 East South Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 942-8127
Grades: 5-6
| 187 students
Rank: #1212.
St. Landry Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 945-6367
Grades: K-6
| 311 students
Opelousas, Louisiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1218 East Leo St
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4892
Grades: PK-6
| 216 students
308 West Martin Luther King Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-2629
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
St. Landry Accelerated Transition School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
152 Violet Dr
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-4761
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
361 Burleigh Lane
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-3657
Grades: PK
| n/a students
386 Todd Avenue
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 566-2275
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9606 Highway 190 West
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 543-7087
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6656 Highway 10
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 623-4715
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4157 Highway 31
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 879-2237
Grades: PK
| n/a students
910 Martin Luther King Dr.
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 948-1829
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1321 Saizan Street
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Opelousas, LA 70571
(337) 585-6365
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1203 Burr Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-9892
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Opelousas, LA include Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts, Northwest High School and Plaisance Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Opelousas?
12 public schools are located in Opelousas.
What percentage of students in Opelousas go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Opelousas are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Opelousas?
Opelousas public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Opelousas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Opelousas include: Opelousas Middle School vs. Plaisance Middle School, Grolee Elementary School vs. Park Vista Elementary School, Plaisance Middle School vs. Opelousas Middle School
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