For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,033 students in Deridder, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deridder, LA are East Beauregard Elementary School, Pine Wood Elementary School and East Beauregard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deridder, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deridder have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Deridder, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Beauregard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5368 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-8551
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pine Wood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Mel Branch Memorial Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-8810
Gr: 5-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
East Beauregard High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5364 Highway 113
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 328-7513
Gr: 6-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
909 High School Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-7380
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-7380
Gr: 2-4 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
611 Frusha Drive
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Deridder, LA 70634
(337) 463-4479
Gr: PK-1 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Deridder, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Deridder, LA include East Beauregard Elementary School, Pine Wood Elementary School and East Beauregard High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deridder?
5 public elementary schools are located in Deridder.
What is the racial composition of students in Deridder?
Deridder public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Deridder are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Deridder include: K.r. Hanchey Elementary School vs. East Beauregard Elementary School, East Beauregard Elementary School vs. K.r. Hanchey Elementary School, Pine Wood Elementary School vs. East Beauregard Elementary School
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