For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 394 students in Gilbert, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Gilbert, LA is Gilbert School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilbert, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Gilbert have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gilbert, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
174 First Street
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gilbert, LA 71336
(318) 435-5961
Gr: PK-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilbert, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilbert, LA include Gilbert School.
How many public schools are located in Gilbert?
1 public schools are located in Gilbert.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilbert?
Gilbert public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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