Schools in Opelousas, Louisiana (2025)

12 schools · 4,264 students · 10 public, 2 charter · median Enrollment 315.

Opelousas, in Louisiana, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,264 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 10 public, 2 charter.

The median Enrollment across Opelousas's schools is 315, below the Louisiana median of 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

11 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts (77.3, top 10% of high schools nationally), followed by Opelousas Senior High School (64.9, top 50% of high schools nationally), and Northwest High School (62.7, top 50% of high schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of United States for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are Opelousas Senior High School (698 students), Northwest High School (575 students), Park Vista Elementary School (533 students).

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Ranked schools in Opelousas

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts Opelousas · High · Grades 7–12	Public	77.3 Top 10%	87% Math proficiency	289
2	Opelousas Senior High School Opelousas · High · Grades 9–12	Public	64.9 Top 50%	67% Math proficiency	698
3	Northwest High School Opelousas · High · Grades 9–12	Public	62.7 Top 50%	72% Math proficiency	575
4	Park Vista Elementary School Opelousas · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	62.0 Top 50%	63% Math proficiency	533
5	Plaisance Middle School Opelousas · Middle · Grades 5–8	Public	56.8 Top 50%	47% Math proficiency	176
6	Opelousas Middle School Opelousas · Middle · Grades 5–6	Public	53.8 Top 50%	57% Math proficiency	132
7	Grolee Elementary School Opelousas · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	48.9 Lower 50%	46% Math proficiency	404
8	Northeast Elementary School Opelousas · Elementary · Grades PK–4	Public	48.7 Lower 50%	44% Math proficiency	232
9	Opelousas Junior High School Opelousas · Middle · Grades 7–8	Public	40.0 Lower 50%	28% Math proficiency	314
10	Creswell Middle School Opelousas · Middle · Grades 5–6	Public	39.4 Lower 50%	88.3% Free/reduced-price lunch	162
11	St. Landry Charter School Opelousas · Elementary · Grades K–7	Charter	15.9 Lower 50%	91.1% Free/reduced-price lunch	315

Other schools in Opelousas

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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JS Clark Leadership Academy

Opelousas · Charter other · Grades K–12

434 students

Compare the top 4 schools in Opelousas side by side →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Opelousas?

Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts is the highest-ranked school in Opelousas with a Success Index (US) of 77.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States).

How many schools are in Opelousas?

Opelousas has 12 schools (3 high, 4 elementary, 4 middle, 1 other) educating 4,264 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Opelousas?

The median Enrollment across schools in Opelousas is 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.