For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,542 students in Zachary, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA are Zachary Elementary School and Copper Mill Elementary/middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zachary, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Zachary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Zachary, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Zachary Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3775 Hemlock Street
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-4036
Grades: 3-4
| 809 students
Rank: #22.
Copper Mill Elementary/middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1300 Independence Blvd.
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1288
Grades: 5-6
| 875 students
Rank: n/an/a
4488 Rollins Road
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-1940
Grades: 1-2
| 858 students
Zachary, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Zachary, LA include Zachary Elementary School and Copper Mill Elementary/middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Zachary?
3 public elementary schools are located in Zachary.
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary?
Zachary public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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