For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 7,269 students in 70726, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70726, LA are Freshwater Elementary School, Juban Parc Elementary School and Denham Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70726 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70726, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70726, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freshwater Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Cockerham Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5371
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5371
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Juban Parc Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12555 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-4079
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-4079
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Denham Springs Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 Hatchell Ln
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5855
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5855
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #44.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9735 Lockhart Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 791-8581
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 791-8581
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Lewis Vincent Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7686 Vincent Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8198
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24495 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5815
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5815
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Gray's Creek Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11400 La Hwy 1033
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-1808
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 667-1808
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #88.
Juban Parc Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12470 Brown Road
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-1001
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-1001
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #99.
Denham Springs Junior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Hatchell Lane
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-8898
Grades: 6-8
| 899 students
Rank: #1010.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Robbie Street
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4223
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4223
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #1111.
Southside Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26535 Hwy 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4221
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #1212.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12565 Brown Rd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5500
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 665-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1313.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23000 Walker Road South
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-2281
Denham Springs, LA 70726
(225) 664-2281
Grades: PK-5
| 715 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70726, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70726, LA include Freshwater Elementary School, Juban Parc Elementary School and Denham Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70726?
13 public elementary schools are located in 70726.
What is the racial composition of students in 70726?
70726 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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