For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,054 students in Duson, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duson, LA are Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Duson, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Duson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Duson, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2901 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7800
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #22.
Duson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Fourth Street
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7660
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #33.
Judice Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2645 South Fieldspan Road
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7890
Grades: 6-8
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2845 Ridge Rd.
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Duson, LA 70529
(337) 521-7630
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Duson, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Duson, LA include Ridge Elementary School, Duson Elementary School and Judice Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Duson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Duson.
What is the racial composition of students in Duson?
Duson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Duson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Duson include: Ridge Elementary School vs. Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Judice Middle School vs. Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Charles M. Burke Elementary School vs. Judice Middle School
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