For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,346 students in Abbeville, LA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA are Seventh Ward Elementary School, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abbeville, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abbeville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Abbeville, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seventh Ward Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12012 Audubon Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-5875
Gr: PK-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Meaux Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12419 La Highway 696
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3901
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Leblanc Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4511 East La Highway 338
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 937-8110
Gr: PK-5 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
James A. Herod Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Odea Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4258
Gr: 3-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
J.h. Williams Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Prairie Avenue
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-3943
Gr: 6-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Eaton Park Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1502 Sylvester Street
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 893-4978
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Abbeville, LA include Seventh Ward Elementary School, Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School and Meaux Elementary School. Abbeville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Louisiana.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abbeville?
7 public elementary schools are located in Abbeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Abbeville?
Abbeville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Abbeville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Abbeville include: James A. Herod Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, Meaux Elementary School vs. Eaton Park Elementary School, Eaton Park Elementary School vs. Meaux Elementary School
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