For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,813 students in 70578, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA are Indian Bayou Elementary School, Mire Elementary School and South Rayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70578 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70578, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70578, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Gr: PK-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
South Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 East Branche Street
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3610
Gr: 4-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Gr: 1-3 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70578, LA include Indian Bayou Elementary School, Mire Elementary School and South Rayne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70578?
5 public elementary schools are located in 70578.
What is the racial composition of students in 70578?
70578 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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