8.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Prairieville, Louisiana

10 schools · 7 Elementary · 3 Middle

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 10

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 8.9/10

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Middle · Ascension Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

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The short answer

The top-rated schools in Prairieville for 2026 are Prairieville Middle School (9.4/10), Bullion Primary School (9.4/10), and Bluff Middle School (9.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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

in this city

Avg Score

8.9

out of 10

Median Home

$295,200

home value · ACS

District

serving the city

Schools

in this city

Avg Score

8.9

out of 10

Median Home

$295,200

home value · ACS

District

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

Galvez Middle School

Rates 9.0/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.7 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 Prairieville schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Prairieville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Prairieville Middle School	9.4 / 10	Middle	+0.2	99th
2	Bullion Primary School	9.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	99th
3	Bluff Middle School	9.4 / 10	Middle	-0.1	99th
4	Oak Grove Primary School	9.2 / 10	Elementary	+0.2	98th
5	Galvez Middle School	9.0 / 10	Middle	+0.7	96th
6	Bluff Ridge Primary	9.0 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	96th
7	Prairieville Primary School	8.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.2	96th
8	Sugar Mill Primary	8.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.3	96th
9	Galvez Primary School	7.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.7	83th
10	Lakeside Primary School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	79th

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: 8.9/10
Median household income: $114,707
Median home value: $295,200
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35%
Avg commute: 32 min
Owner-occupied homes: 89%

How Prairieville compares

Louisiana rank

#1 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+2.6

above Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$115k

196% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

About Schools in Prairieville, Louisiana

Prairieville's public school system stands out for its consistency. All 10 ranked public schools score 7 or higher out of 10 — a performance floor that's rare in Louisiana and signals system-wide quality rather than a handful of outlier campuses pulling up a weak average. The district average of 8.8 out of 10 puts Prairieville well above most comparable communities in the state.

Elementary and middle school options anchor the landscape. Bullion Primary School leads the city at 9.5 out of 10, making it the top-rated public school in Prairieville. Bluff Middle School ties that mark at 9.5, which means families can expect elite-tier performance across both primary and middle grades — not just at entry. Prairieville Middle School (9.3) and Galvez Middle School (9.1) round out a middle school tier that's unusually deep. Bluff Ridge Primary matches Galvez at 9.1, giving families a second strong elementary option below Bullion.

What makes Prairieville distinctive isn't one standout campus — it's the ceiling-to-floor compression. The gap between the top-rated school (9.5) and the district average (8.8) is just seven-tenths of a point. In most cities, the best school outpaces the average by a full point or more, and several schools drag the overall figure down. Here, the weakest-ranked school still clears the 7-point mark. Parents choosing between neighborhoods or attendance zones within Prairieville aren't making a high-stakes quality bet — nearly every assignment produces a strong school.

For families relocating to the Ascension Parish area, Prairieville functions as a reliable anchor. The concentration of high-performing middle schools is especially notable; parents who prioritize continuity from elementary through eighth grade have multiple excellent options without leaving the city. The 9.5-rated pair at Bullion Primary and Bluff Middle represents the ceiling of what this market offers, and both are accessible within the public system at no cost. Families with elementary-age children should prioritize proximity to Bullion or Bluff Ridge Primary; those with middle schoolers have four schools rated 9.1 or higher to consider.

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Elementary Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bullion Primary School 655 students · Pre-K–5th	655	Pre-K–5th	9.4
2	Oak Grove Primary School 656 students · Pre-K–5th	656	Pre-K–5th	9.2
3	Bluff Ridge Primary 563 students · Pre-K–5th	563	Pre-K–5th	9.0
4	Prairieville Primary School 870 students · Pre-K–5th	870	Pre-K–5th	8.9
5	Sugar Mill Primary 585 students · Pre-K–5th	585	Pre-K–5th	8.9
6	Galvez Primary School 824 students · Pre-K–5th	824	Pre-K–5th	7.9
7	Lakeside Primary School 829 students · Pre-K–5th	829	Pre-K–5th	7.7

Middle Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Prairieville Middle School 759 students · 6th–8th	759	6th–8th	9.4
2	Bluff Middle School 605 students · 6th–8th	605	6th–8th	9.4
3	Galvez Middle School 794 students · 6th–8th	794	6th–8th	9.0

Schools in Prairieville

Prairieville, Louisiana · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$114,707

Median Home Value

$295,200

Median Rent

$1,245/mo

Population

48,074

College Educated

35%

Homeownership

89%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Community Profile

Prairieville has a median household income of $114,707. It is an area where 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $295,200, with a median rent of $1,245/month. The local poverty rate of 5.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Louisiana
Elementary: 7
Middle: 3

Resources

🔍 Google "Prairieville schools" 🏫 GreatSchools Prairieville 📊 Niche Prairieville Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Ascension Parish

31 schools · 24,683 students

Nearby Cities

Geismar (4 schools)

4 mi

Gonzales (10 schools)

5 mi

Saint Amant (1 school)

5 mi

St. Amant (4 schools)

6 mi

French Settlement (2 schools)

9 mi

Denham Springs (16 schools)

11 mi

Sorrento (1 school)

11 mi

St. Gabriel (1 school)

10 mi

Walker (9 schools)

14 mi

Donaldsonville (5 schools)

15 mi

Greenwell Springs (2 schools)

15 mi

Baton Rouge (130 schools)

14 mi

Livingston (3 schools)

16 mi

White Castle (2 schools)

16 mi

Belle Rose (2 schools)

18 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Prairieville, Louisiana

How many schools are in Prairieville, Louisiana?

Prairieville has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Prairieville is 8.9 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 Prairieville, Louisiana?

The top-ranked school in Prairieville on MySchoolScout is Prairieville Middle School with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Prairieville on MySchoolScout is Bullion Primary School with a composite score of 9.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Prairieville on MySchoolScout is Prairieville Middle School with a composite score of 9.4/10.

How many school districts serve Prairieville, Louisiana?

Prairieville is served by 1 school district: Ascension Parish.

What is the education level in Prairieville, Louisiana?

According to Census data, 35% of adults in Prairieville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The median household income in Prairieville is approximately $114,707 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Prairieville, Louisiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Prairieville is 13.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Prairieville, 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.