6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Shreveport, Louisiana

68 schools · 40 Elementary · 9 Middle · 13 High · 6 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 53

Private: 15

Districts: 2

Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Estimated Scores: 20%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.1/10
Median household income: $49,409
Median home value: $162,908
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Avg commute: 20 min
Owner-occupied homes: 54%

How Shreveport compares

Louisiana rank

#85 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.3

below Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$49k

84% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

About Schools in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport's public school system spans 53 ranked schools across Caddo Parish, giving families a wide range of options to evaluate. The city's average school score sits at 5.9 out of 10, which reflects a broad performance spread — from schools well below the state median to standout programs that rank among Louisiana's strongest. That range makes where you enroll matter significantly, so parents should look closely at individual school data rather than treating the district as uniform.

The top tier is defined by Caddo Parish's magnet system. Caddo Parish Magnet High School leads the city with an 8.9 out of 10, placing it among the highest-performing public high schools in the state. The pipeline starts early: Fairfield Magnet School scores 8.8 at the elementary level, South Highlands Elementary Magnet School follows at 8.6, and Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School posts an 8.5. Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School bridges those years with a score of 8.2, meaning committed families can move through a coherent magnet track from elementary through high school. Twelve schools in total — 23% of ranked schools — score 7 or above, so high-performing options exist beyond just the marquee magnet campuses.

The remaining 77% of schools score below 7, and a significant share fall in the 4 to 6 range. Families zoned to lower-scoring neighborhood schools should weigh the magnet application process seriously. Magnet programs in Caddo Parish are competitive and application-based, which means access isn't automatic — planning ahead and understanding enrollment timelines is essential.

Practically speaking, Shreveport rewards parents who research early. The magnet pipeline is the clearest path to consistently high performance, and it runs from elementary through graduation. For families outside those zones or applicant pools, the private and charter landscape may be worth exploring alongside public options. Use school-level scores, not district averages, to drive your decision — the gap between Shreveport's top and bottom performers is wide enough that school choice here carries real academic consequences.

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Elementary Schools

40 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Fairfield Magnet School 528 students · Pre-K–5th	528	Pre-K–5th	8.8
2	South Highlands Elementary Magnet School 512 students · Pre-K–5th	512	Pre-K–5th	8.6
3	Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School 506 students · Kindergarten–5th	506	Kindergarten–5th	8.5
4	Broadmoor STEM Academy 857 students · Pre-K–8th	857	Pre-K–8th	8.1
5	Atkins Technology Elementary School 229 students · Pre-K–5th	229	Pre-K–5th	7.3
6	Queensborough Elementary School 249 students · Pre-K–5th	249	Pre-K–5th	6.9
7	Creswell Elementary School 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	6.8
8	Pine Grove Elementary School 391 students · Pre-K–5th	391	Pre-K–5th	6.8
9	Claiborne Fundamental Elementary School 410 students · Kindergarten–5th	410	Kindergarten–5th	6.7
10	Midway Professional Development Center 298 students · Pre-K–5th	298	Pre-K–5th	6.7
11	Eighty-First Street ECE Center 47 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	47	Pre-K–Kindergarten	6.6
12	A.C. Steere Elementary School 435 students · Pre-K–5th	435	Pre-K–5th	6.5
13	Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School 1,472 students · Pre-K–8th	1,472	Pre-K–8th	6.5
14	Forest Hill Elementary School 470 students · Pre-K–5th	470	Pre-K–5th	6.3
15	Bethune/Oak Park Elementary 594 students · Pre-K–5th	594	Pre-K–5th	6.2
16	University Elementary School 871 students · Pre-K–5th	871	Pre-K–5th	6.1
17	Westwood Elementary School 298 students · Pre-K–5th	298	Pre-K–5th	6.1
18	Linwood Public Charter School 1,059 students · Pre-K–8th	1,059	Pre-K–8th	6.0
19	Cherokee Park Elementary School 329 students · Pre-K–5th	329	Pre-K–5th	5.4
20	Riverside Elementary School 445 students · Pre-K–5th	445	Pre-K–5th	5.4
21	Shreve Island Elementary School 694 students · Pre-K–5th	694	Pre-K–5th	5.3
22	Judson Fundamental Elementary School 305 students · Pre-K–5th	305	Pre-K–5th	5.2
23	Turner Elementary Middle School 1,379 students · Pre-K–8th	1,379	Pre-K–8th	5.2
24	J. S. Clark Elementary School 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	5.2
25	Caddo Heights Math/Science Elementary School 426 students · Pre-K–5th	426	Pre-K–5th	5.0

Show 15 more elementary schools

26	Summer Grove Elementary School 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	5.0
27	Summerfield Elementary School 462 students · Pre-K–5th	462	Pre-K–5th	4.6
28	North Highlands Elementary School 346 students · Pre-K–5th	346	Pre-K–5th	4.1
29	Blanchard Elementary School 383 students · Pre-K–3rd	383	Pre-K–3rd	3.9
30	Southern Hills Elementary School 633 students · Pre-K–5th	633	Pre-K–5th	3.5
31	Sunset Acres Elementary School 222 students · Pre-K–5th	222	Pre-K–5th	3.0
32	Werner Park Elementary School 262 students · Pre-K–5th	262	Pre-K–5th	2.9
Private Schools 8 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	ST JOHN BERCHMANS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 168 students · Pre-K–8th	168	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL FOR SHREVEPORT Private 146 students · Pre-K–8th	146	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST MARKS CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 228 students · Pre-K–8th	228	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 252 students · Pre-K–8th	252	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SCHOOL Private 346 students · Pre-K–8th	346	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	ASCENSION CLASSICAL SCHOOL Private 111 students · Kindergarten–7th	111	Kindergarten–7th	Not Rated
7	SOUTHFIELD SCHOOL Private 295 students · Pre-K–8th	295	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	NEW LIFE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 9 students · Pre-K–6th	9	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School 992 students · 6th–8th	992	6th–8th	8.2
2	Ridgewood Middle School 650 students · 6th–8th	650	6th–8th	7.9
3	Donnie Bickham Middle School 851 students · 4th–8th	851	4th–8th	7.4
4	Caddo Middle Career and Technology School 375 students · 6th–8th	375	6th–8th	6.3
5	Youree Dr. Middle Advanced Placement Magnet School 1,057 students · 6th–8th	1,057	6th–8th	5.8
6	Fair Park Middle School 619 students · 6th–8th	619	6th–8th	5.8
7	AmiKiDs Caddo 122 students · 6th–8th	122	6th–8th	4.8
8	Northside Middle School 297 students · 6th–8th	297	6th–8th	4.7
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	COLQUITT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 6 students · 1st–5th	6	1st–5th	Not Rated

High Schools

13 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Caddo Parish Magnet High School 899 students · 9th–12th	899	9th–12th	8.9
2	C.E. Byrd High School 1,526 students · 9th–12th	1,526	9th–12th	7.2
3	Green Oaks Performing Arts Academy 351 students · 9th–12th	351	9th–12th	7.2
4	Caddo Virtual Academy 128 students · 9th–12th	128	9th–12th	7.2
5	Huntington High School 1,383 students · 9th–12th	1,383	9th–12th	6.6
6	Booker T. Washington High 778 students · 9th–12th	778	9th–12th	5.7
7	Pathways in Education-Louisiana Inc. 416 students · 9th–12th	416	9th–12th	5.2
8	Northwood High School 1,059 students · 9th–12th	1,059	9th–12th	4.9
9	Woodlawn Leadership Academy 789 students · 9th–12th	789	9th–12th	4.8
10	Captain Shreve High School 1,845 students · 9th–12th	1,845	9th–12th	4.0
11	Southwood High School 1,058 students · 9th–12th	1,058	9th–12th	3.8
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	LOYOLA COLLEGE PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Private 376 students · 9th–12th	376	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	DREAMKEEPERS ACADEMY Private 67 students · 7th–12th	67	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Academic Recovery Ombudsman 285 students · 2nd–12th	285	2nd–12th	5.3
2	Magnolia School of Excellence 1,449 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,449	Kindergarten–12th	2.4
Private Schools 4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MCKINNEY BYRD ACADEMY INC. Private 705 students · Kindergarten–12th	705	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
2	EVANGEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 467 students · Kindergarten–12th	467	Kindergarten–12th	Not Rated
3	CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY Private 852 students · Pre-K–12th	852	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	MCKINNEY BYRD ACADEMY Private 24 students · Pre-K–9th	24	Pre-K–9th	Not Rated

Schools in Shreveport

Shreveport, Louisiana · 68 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 12 ZIP codes

Median Income

$49,409

Median Home Value

$162,908

Median Rent

$981/mo

Population

209,795

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

54%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

23.8%

Community Profile

Shreveport has a median household income of $49,409. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $162,908, with a median rent of $981/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 20 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Louisiana
Total Schools: 68
Elementary: 40
Middle: 9
High: 13
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.1/10

Resources

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School Districts (2)

Recovery School District-LDE

1 school · 1,059 students

Caddo Parish

58 schools · 35,044 students

Nearby Cities

Bossier City (21 schools)

7 mi

Keithville (1 school)

9 mi

Benton (5 schools)

14 mi

Stonewall (4 schools)

Mooringsport (1 school)

Mansfield (3 schools)

30 mi

Plain Dealing (1 school)

Cotton Valley (1 school)

32 mi

Other Major Cities in Louisiana

Top metros statewide by school count.

Baton Rouge 131 schools New Orleans 116 schools Monroe 42 schools Lake Charles 40 schools Lafayette 40 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Shreveport, Louisiana

How many schools are in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Shreveport has 68 schools, including 53 public and 15 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Shreveport is 6.1 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The top-ranked school in Shreveport on MySchoolScout is Caddo Parish Magnet High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Shreveport on MySchoolScout is Fairfield Magnet School with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Shreveport on MySchoolScout is Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What is the best high school in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The top-ranked high school in Shreveport on MySchoolScout is Caddo Parish Magnet High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

How many school districts serve Shreveport, Louisiana?

Shreveport is served by 2 school districts: Recovery School District-lde, Caddo Parish.

What is the education level in Shreveport, Louisiana?

According to Census data, 25% of adults in Shreveport have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Shreveport, Louisiana?

The median household income in Shreveport is approximately $49,409 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Shreveport, Louisiana?

Yes, Shreveport has 15 private schools alongside 53 public schools. The top-rated private school is Mckinney Byrd Academy Inc. with a score of 8.5/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Shreveport is 19.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Shreveport, 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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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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.