For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,699 students in West Carroll Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Carroll Parish, LA are Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Forest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Carroll Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Carroll Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Carroll Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 West Main
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-2308
Gr: 6-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
206 Tiger Drive
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Oak Grove, LA 71263
(318) 428-4810
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Forest School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
158 Clover Street
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Forest, LA 71242
(318) 428-3672
Gr: PK-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Carroll Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Carroll Parish, LA include Oak Grove High School, Oak Grove Elementary School and Forest School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Carroll Parish?
3 public elementary schools are located in West Carroll Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in West Carroll Parish?
West Carroll Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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