For the 2025 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 36% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Mire Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5484 Mire Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 873-6602
Grades: PK-8
| 675 students
Rank: #33.
South Rayne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 4-5
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Martin Petitjean Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4039 Crowley-rayne Highway
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-9501
Grades: 1-3
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Martin Luther King Drive
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
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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