For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,501 students in 70538, LA (there are , serving 340 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 70538, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70538, LA are V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Senior High School and Franklin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70538 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70538, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70538, LA 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
V. B. Glencoe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4491 Hwy 83
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-6932
Grades: PK-12
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Cynthia Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0143
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Morris Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-0855
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
W.p. Foster Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Second Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1905
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Lagrange Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2129 Chatsworth Road
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1991
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
70538, Louisiana 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 Willow Street
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 828-1423
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
St. Mary Parish Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
131 Clausen Rd South
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 836-9388
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
264 Hwy. 318
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Franklin, LA 70538
(337) 923-7722
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70538, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70538, LA include V. B. Glencoe Charter School, Franklin Senior High School and Franklin Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 70538?
5 public schools are located in 70538.
What percentage of students in 70538 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 70538 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70538?
70538 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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