For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,821 students in 71270, LA (there are , serving 904 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 71270, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71270, LA are Ruston High School, Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71270 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71270, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71270, LA 51爆料s (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruston High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Bearcat Drive
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0807
Gr: 9-12 | 1,277 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Cypress Springs Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1040 Saratoga Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0791
Gr: 3-5 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Ruston Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 Tarbutton Road
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 251-1601
Gr: 7-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Ruston Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N. Bernard Street
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-4714
Gr: 3-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
I.a. Lewis School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mitchell Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5963
Gr: 6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Howard School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 Deville Lane
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5763
Gr: 2-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
1601 Bittersweet
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-5724
Gr: K-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
301 East Kentucky Avenue
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-0550
Gr: K-2 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
71270, Louisiana 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lincoln Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1435 Mayberry
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 255-1889
Gr: 4-7 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Lincoln Parish Career Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1428 Arlington St
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Ruston, LA 71270
(318) 254-2096
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71270, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71270, LA include Ruston High School, Cypress Springs Elementary School and Ruston Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 71270?
8 public schools are located in 71270.
What percentage of students in 71270 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 71270 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71270?
71270 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).