Best elementary schools in Ouachita Parish (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 22 schools in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 182Pinecrest Elementary/Middle SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 167 students
- 281George Welch Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 380Claiborne SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary95% Math proficiency · 643 students
- 479Drew Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 579Kiroli Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 677Sterlington Elementary SchoolSterlington · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 800 students
- 776Highland Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 263 students
- 874Boley Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 974Woodlawn Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary75% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 1072Central Elementary SchoolCalhoun · Public Elementary76% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 1164Lenwil Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 277 students
- 1261Swartz Upper Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 1359Jack Hayes Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1459Riser Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 313 students
- 1557Lakeshore SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 1654Swartz Lower Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary65.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 325 students
- 1752Robinson Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1845Riverbend Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 301 students
- 1943Calhoun Elementary SchoolCalhoun · Public Elementary54% Free/reduced-price lunch · 420 students
- 2043Crosley Elementary SchoolWest Monroe · Public Elementary61.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 193 students
- 2138Swayze Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 175 students
- 2235Shady Grove Elementary SchoolMonroe · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 195 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 167 |
| 2 | George Welch Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.9 Top 10% | 84% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 3 | Claiborne School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 95% Math proficiency | 643 |
| 4 | Drew Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.9 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 5 | Kiroli Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 78.6 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 6 | Sterlington Elementary School Sterlington · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.0 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 800 |
| 7 | Highland Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 263 |
| 8 | Boley Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 87% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 9 | Woodlawn Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 74.0 Top 25% | 75% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 10 | Central Elementary School Calhoun · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 76% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 11 | Lenwil Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 277 |
| 12 | Swartz Upper Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 60.9 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 13 | Jack Hayes Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.0 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 14 | Riser Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 313 |
| 15 | Lakeshore School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.6 Top 50% | 54% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 16 | Swartz Lower Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 65.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 325 |
| 17 | Robinson Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 18 | Riverbend Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 45.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 301 |
| 19 | Calhoun Elementary School Calhoun · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 54% Free/reduced-price lunch | 420 |
| 20 | Crosley Elementary School West Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 61.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 193 |
| 21 | Swayze Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 38.3 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 175 |
| 22 | Shady Grove Elementary School Monroe · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 195 |
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School in West Monroe leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Ouachita Parish with a Success Index (US) of 82.4. Of the 22 schools shown, 22 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana elementary schools rankings, every school on the Ouachita Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Ouachita Parish?
Pinecrest Elementary/Middle School in West Monroe, Louisiana ranks first among elementary schools in Ouachita Parish with a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Enrollment: 167).
How are elementary schools in Ouachita Parish ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.