For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,243 students in 70560, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,338 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 70560, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70560, LA are New Iberia Senior High School, Coteau Elementary School and Caneview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70560 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70560, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70560, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Iberia Senior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6714
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2414 Coteau Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3653
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3653
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Caneview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Hwy 90 Frontage Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9059
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9059
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6007 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-1120
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-1120
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Westgate High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2305 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-2431
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3116 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6120
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Iberia Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
613 Weeks Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-3927
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-3927
Gr: 7-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 West Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6189
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6189
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Pesson Addition Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9907
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9907
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Anderson Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1059 Anderson Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-3932
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-3932
Gr: 7-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1212.
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hopkins Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70560, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70560, LA include New Iberia Senior High School, Coteau Elementary School and Caneview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70560?
12 public schools are located in 70560.
What percentage of students in 70560 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 70560 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70560?
70560 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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