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All Louisiana School Districts
73 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Parish School District | Ascension Parish | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 7 |
| Zachary Community School District | Zachary | 10/10 Excellent · 99th pct | 1 |
| Central Community School District | Central | 10/10 Excellent · 97th pct | 1 |
| West Feliciana Parish School District | West Feliciana Parish | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 4 |
| Vermilion Parish School District | Vermilion Parish | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 6 |
| St. Tammany Parish School District | St. Tammany Parish | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 15 |
| St. Tammany Parish School System | Covington | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 1 |
| Cameron Parish School District | Cameron Parish | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 5 |
| Plaquemines Parish School District | Plaquemines Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 8 |
| St. Charles Parish School District | St. Charles Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 9 |
| Lafayette Parish School District | Lafayette Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 10 |
| Lafayette Parish School System | Lafayette | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1 |
| Livingston Parish School District | Livingston Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 10 |
| Lafourche Parish School District | Lafourche Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 11 |
| De Soto Parish School District | Frierson | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 8 |
| Bossier Parish School District | Bossier Parish | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 8 |
| Vernon Parish School District | Vernon Parish | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 11 |
| La Salle Parish School District | Jena | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 4 |
| Lincoln Parish School District | Choudrant | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 6 |
| Terrebonne Parish School District | Terrebonne Parish | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 11 |
| Ouachita Parish School District | Monroe | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 5 |
| Calcasieu Parish School District | Calcasieu Parish | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 15 |
| Iberia Parish School District | Iberia Parish | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 6 |
| Jefferson Davis Parish School District | Jefferson Davis Parish | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 7 |
| Acadia Parish School District | Acadia Parish | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 12 |
| St. Bernard Parish School District | St. Bernard Parish | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 5 |
| St. James Parish School District | St. James Parish | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 7 |
| Rapides Parish School District | Alexandria | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 19 |
| Allen Parish School District | Allen Parish | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 9 |
| Grant Parish School District | Bentley | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 6 |
| West Carroll Parish School District | Epps | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 5 |
| Natchitoches Parish School District | Natchitoches Parish | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 17 |
| West Baton Rouge Parish School District | West Baton Rouge Parish | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 4 |
| Beauregard Parish School District | Beauregard Parish | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 6 |
| Sabine Parish School District | Pleasant Hill | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 8 |
| Washington Parish School District | Washington Parish | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 3 |
| St. Mary Parish School District | St. Mary Parish | 5/10 Average · 50th pct | 7 |
| Assumption Parish School District | Assumption Parish | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 7 |
| Bienville Parish School District | Bienville Parish | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 6 |
| Jefferson Parish School District | Jefferson Parish | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 16 |
| Jefferson Parish School System | Metairie | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1 |
| Iberville Parish School District | Iberville Parish | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 8 |
| Evangeline Parish School District | Evangeline Parish | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 7 |
| East Feliciana Parish School District | East Feliciana Parish | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 6 |
| Caldwell Parish School District | Clarks | 4/10 Below Average · 40th pct | 4 |
| St. Landry Parish School District | St. Landry Parish | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 13 |
| Caddo Parish School District | Caddo Parish | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 24 |
| Catahoula Parish School District | Clayton | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 6 |
| Jackson Parish School District | Chatham | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 5 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School District | East Baton Rouge Parish | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 22 |
| East Baton Rouge Parish School System | Baton Rouge | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| St. Martin Parish School District | St. Martin Parish | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3 |
| Avoyelles Parish School District | Bordelonville | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 13 |
| Winn Parish School District | Atlanta | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 6 |
| Tangipahoa Parish School District | Tangipahoa Parish | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 15 |
| Concordia Parish School District | Acme | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 4 |
| Webster Parish School District | Cotton Valley | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 10 |
| Pointe Coupee Parish School District | Pointe Coupee Parish | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 14 |
| Monroe City School District | Monroe | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 3 |
| Orleans Parish School Board | New Orleans | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 2 |
| Orleans Parish School District | Orleans Parish | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 18 |
| Union Parish School District | Bernice | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 7 |
| St. John the Baptist Parish School District | St. John the Baptist Parish | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 5 |
| Franklin Parish School District | Baskin | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 6 |
| Red River Parish School District | Coushatta | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 2 |
| Richland Parish School District | Archibald | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 5 |
| Claiborne Parish School District | Claiborne Parish | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 5 |
| Morehouse Parish School District | Bastrop | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 6 |
| Bogalusa City School District | Bogalusa | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 1 |
| Tensas Parish School District | Newellton | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 3 |
| St. Helena Parish School District | St. Helena Parish | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 2 |
| Madison Parish School District | Delta | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 2 |
| East Carroll Parish School District | Lake Providence | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 3 |
School Districts in Louisiana
Louisiana is home to 73 public school districts serving approximately 799,510 students across 539+ zip codes. The average district rating statewide is 6/10, based on state reading and math assessment proficiency (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for 90% of districts, with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest), ranked against other districts in the same state. Directory data (enrollment, schools, contacts) is NCES CCD 2024–25.
Top-rated districts in Louisiana include Ascension Parish School District, Zachary Community School District, Central Community School District, and 2 more top-rated districts. Use the table above to sort and compare all districts, or click any district name to view its full profile including assigned schools, enrollment, and spending data.
Finding Your District in Louisiana
School district boundaries in Louisiana are determined by your residential address, not just your city or zip code. In some areas, a single zip code spans multiple districts, or a district may serve students across several zip codes. The most reliable way to confirm your district is to enter your exact zip code in the search tool above.
Why School Districts Matter for Homebuyers
In Louisiana, as across the country, school district quality is one of the top three factors homebuyers cite when choosing a neighborhood. Homes in higher-rated districts often command a premium of 5–25% compared to similar homes in adjacent districts. Whether you're buying, renting, or planning a move, understanding which school district serves your address is an essential first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Louisiana? ▼
Louisiana has 73 public school districts covering 539+ zip codes and serving an estimated 799,510 students. The statewide average district rating is 6/10 based on state assessment data.
How do I find my school district in Louisiana? ▼
Enter your 5-digit zip code in the search box above to instantly find your Louisiana school district, including ratings, enrollment, and assigned elementary, middle, and high schools.
What is the best school district in Louisiana? ▼
The table above is sorted by rating (highest first). Districts rated 9–10/10 are top-tier based on state reading and math proficiency. Click any district name to view its full profile.
Can I search by address instead of zip code? ▼
Yes — on any district page, enter a full street address in the search box and it will resolve to the correct zip code automatically.