For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,251 students in Kinder, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Kinder, LA are Kinder High School, Kinder Elementary School and Kinder Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kinder, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Kinder have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kinder, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kinder High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Hwy 383
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2886
Gr: 8-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Kinder Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 738-2454
Gr: PK-4 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Kinder Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
414 North 12th Street
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Kinder, LA 70648
(318) 738-3223
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
3751 Lauderdale Woodyard Rd
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Kinder, LA 70648
(337) 639-2943
Gr: 10-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kinder, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Kinder, LA include Kinder High School, Kinder Elementary School and Kinder Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kinder?
4 public schools are located in Kinder.
What is the racial composition of students in Kinder?
Kinder public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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