For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 711 students in 70601, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA are Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70601 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70601, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70601, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Park Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Medora
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(318) 217-4710
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
70601, Louisiana 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Southwest (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
425 Kingsley St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 433-4422
Grades: 4-12
| 16 students
1015 Sixth Avenue
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 437-6166
Grades: 8-12
| 88 students
100 N Prater St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4420
Grades: PK
| 140 students
1509 Enterprise Boulevard
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 436-9594
Grades: 8-12
| 434 students
745 S Shattuck
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
2200 Elder St
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 439-1344
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70601, LA include Oak Park Middle School and Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70601?
2 public middle schools are located in 70601.
What is the racial composition of students in 70601?
70601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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