For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 269 students in Grand Coteau, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 544 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in Grand Coteau, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public school in Grand Coteau, LA is Grand Coteau Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Coteau, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Grand Coteau have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grand Coteau, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
238 Church Street
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
(337) 662-5421
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Coteau, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Coteau, LA include Grand Coteau Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Coteau?
1 public schools are located in Grand Coteau.
What percentage of students in Grand Coteau go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in Grand Coteau are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Coteau?
Grand Coteau public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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