For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,504 students in 71103, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 192 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 71103, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 71103, LA are Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, J. S. Clark Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71103 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 71103, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 71103, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2345 Claiborne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2580
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
J. S. Clark Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
351 Hearne Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 425-8742
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Milam Street
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 222-2186
Gr: 9-13 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71103, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 71103, LA include Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School, J. S. Clark Elementary School and Booker T. Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 71103?
3 public schools are located in 71103.
What percentage of students in 71103 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 71103 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 71103?
71103 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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