For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 526 students in 70586, LA.
The top-ranked public high school in 70586, LA is Ville Platte High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70586 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70586, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70586 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ville Platte High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70586, LA Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ville Platte High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Gr: 8-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
70586, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4587 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-1089
Gr: 4-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
4810 Us Highway 167 North
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 461-2670
Gr: PK-3 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 16%
5094 Vidrine Road
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-4280
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70586, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70586, LA include Ville Platte High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70586?
1 public high schools are located in 70586.
What is the racial composition of students in 70586?
70586 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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