For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,754 students in Evangeline Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Evangeline Parish, LA are James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Pine Prairie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evangeline Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Evangeline Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Evangeline Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
James Stephens Montessori School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 Martin Luther King
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4745
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Vidrine Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Pine Prairie High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1557 Speedy Campbell Drive
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Pine Prairie, LA 70576
(337) 599-2300
Gr: PK-12 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Bayou Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4576 Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2687
Gr: PK-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Basile High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2835 2nd Street
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Basile, LA 70515
(337) 432-5012
Gr: 5-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Chataignier Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5762 Vine Street
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3173
Chataignier, LA 70524
(337) 885-3173
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
912 7th St
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Mamou, LA 70554
(337) 468-5793
Gr: 5-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Evangeline Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Evangeline Parish, LA include James Stephens Montessori School, Vidrine Elementary School and Pine Prairie High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Evangeline Parish?
8 public middle schools are located in Evangeline Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Evangeline Parish?
Evangeline Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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