For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,306 students in Houma, LA (there are 9 private schools, serving 3,613 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Houma, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Houma, LA are Mulberry Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School and Terrebonne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houma, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Houma have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Houma, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mulberry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
450 Cougar Drive
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4827
Gr: PK-6 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Dularge Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
621 Dularge Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4809
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4809
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Terrebonne High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7318 Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 879-3377
Gr: 9-12 | 1,346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Broadmoor Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4806
Gr: PK-6 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1916 Bayou Blue Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 879-4378
Gr: PK-2 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Lisa Park Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6639 Lisa Park Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4823
Gr: PK-6 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
School For Exceptional Children
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 Moffet Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4832
Gr: PK-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5459 Vicari Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4829
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4829
Gr: PK-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Coteau-bayou Blue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2550 Coteau Road
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4808
Gr: PK-6 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1010.
Bayou Blue Upper Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-0625
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 876-0625
Gr: 3-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
Bayou Blue Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
196 Mazerac Street
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 851-1952
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Houma Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 St. Charles
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4820
Gr: 7-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
Grand Caillou Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3933 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4817
Gr: PK-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1414.
Legion Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
710 Williams Avenue
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Houma, LA 70364
(985) 303-4822
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1515.
Ellender Memorial High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3012 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4813
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Evergreen Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 West Main Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4815
Gr: 7-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Village East Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
315 Lafayette Woods
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4839
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4839
Gr: PK-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Oaklawn Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2215 Acadian Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4828
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4828
Gr: 5-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1919.
Acadian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Saadi Street
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4801
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4801
Gr: PK-4 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Caillou Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2161 Grand Caillou Road
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4844
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4844
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Southdown Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1124 St. Charles Street
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Houma, LA 70360
(985) 303-4835
Gr: PK-6 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Louis Miller Terrebonne Career And Technical High School
Vocational School
3051 Patriot Drive
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Houma, LA 70363
(985) 303-4840
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Houma, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Houma, LA include Mulberry Elementary School, Dularge Elementary School and Terrebonne High School.
How many public schools are located in Houma?
22 public schools are located in Houma.
What percentage of students in Houma go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Houma are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Houma?
Houma public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Houma are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Houma include: Bayou Blue Middle School vs. Evergreen Junior High School, Ellender Memorial High School vs. Terrebonne High School, Evergreen Junior High School vs. Bayou Blue Middle School
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