Best Schools in Denham Springs, Louisiana
16 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Denham Springs by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Eastside Elementary School
Elementary · Livingston Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Freshwater Elementary School
Elementary · Livingston Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Juban Parc Elementary School
Elementary · Livingston Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Denham Springs for 2026 are Eastside Elementary School (8.4/10), Freshwater Elementary School (7.9/10), and Juban Parc Elementary School (7.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 16 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$215,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
16
15 public · 1 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$215,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 7.9/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Denham Springs schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Denham Springs
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastside Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Freshwater Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Juban Parc Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Denham Springs Junior High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Denham Springs Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Seventh Ward Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Gray's Creek Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Lewis Vincent Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Juban Parc Junior High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Open Door Christian Academy | 6.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $77,129
- Median home value
- $215,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 74%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Denham Springs compares
Louisiana rank
#61 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Louisiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$77k
132% of Louisiana median
Schools in this city
16
About Schools in Denham Springs, Louisiana
Denham Springs, Louisiana has 15 ranked public schools with a city average of 6.4 out of 10. Six of those schools — 40% of the total — score 7 or higher, a meaningful concentration of above-average performance for a city this size. Juban Parc Elementary School leads at 7.6, the highest score in the city and the strongest single indicator of what the upper end of the local school landscape delivers.
The elementary tier carries the most consistent strength. Juban Parc tops out at 7.6, while Southside Elementary and Eastside Elementary sit at 7.2 and 7.1 — giving parents of younger students three solid upper-tier options within the same city. The middle school tier holds that performance level. Denham Springs Junior High and Southside Junior High both score 7.2, so families don't absorb a steep quality drop at the transition point. That kind of cross-grade consistency is worth noting when evaluating a city's overall school landscape.
The 6.4 city average reflects real variance below the top tier. With 40% of schools clearing 7.0 and the remaining 60% pulling the average down, where you live in Denham Springs directly determines which schools are accessible — and the gap between the top performers and the city mean is significant. A family zoned into Juban Parc gets a measurably different experience than one assigned to a school closer to that 6.4 baseline.
The practical move for parents: research attendance zones before locking in a neighborhood. The performance spread from 7.1 to 7.6 at the top tier versus 6.4 at the city average is large enough that zoning decisions carry real weight. Elementary families should prioritize zones around Juban Parc, Southside, and Eastside. Middle school families have two comparable 7.2-rated options to evaluate side by side. Denham Springs is not a city where every school delivers the same result — but with six schools clearing 7.0, parents who plan around zone boundaries have genuine options to work with.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 469 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.4 |
| 2 | 290 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.9 |
| 3 | 477 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.8 |
| 4 | 652 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 5 | 391 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 528 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.1 |
| 7 | 505 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.7 |
| 8 | 607 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.4 |
| 9 | 563 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.5 |
| 10 | 715 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.0 |
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 899 students · 6th–8th | 7.6 |
| 2 | 598 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
| 3 | 575 students · 6th–8th | 6.0 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,757 students · 10th–12th | 5.9 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 710 students · 9th–9th | 5.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Open Door Christian Academy
Private
180 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.3 | ||
Schools in Denham Springs
Denham Springs, Louisiana · 16 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$77,129
Median Home Value
$215,100
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
Population
61,965
College Educated
24%
Homeownership
74%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Community Profile
Denham Springs has a median household income of $77,129. It is a community where 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $215,100, with a median rent of $1,180/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.2%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
- Other
- 2
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Louisiana
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Denham Springs, Louisiana
How many schools are in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
Denham Springs has 16 schools, including 15 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Denham Springs is 6.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Denham Springs on MySchoolScout is Eastside Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Denham Springs on MySchoolScout is Eastside Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Denham Springs on MySchoolScout is Denham Springs Junior High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What is the best high school in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The top-ranked high school in Denham Springs on MySchoolScout is Denham Springs High School with a composite score of 5.9/10.
How many school districts serve Denham Springs, Louisiana?
Denham Springs is served by 1 school district: Livingston Parish.
What is the education level in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 24% of adults in Denham Springs have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The median household income in Denham Springs is approximately $77,129 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
Yes, Denham Springs has 1 private school alongside 15 public schools. The top-rated private school is Open Door Christian Academy with a score of 6.3/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Denham Springs is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Denham Springs, Louisiana?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.