Lakeside Primary School

Lakeside Primary School serves 829 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Prairieville, Louisiana, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 across 56 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a solid learning environment that has helped it achieve a ranking of 164th out of 1,290 Louisiana schools, placing it in the 87th percentile statewide. Academically, Lakeside Primary demonstrates strong performance with 58% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 51% meet or exceed proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results contribute to the school's impressive 8.7 out of 10 academic score and overall 7.4 rating. The school serves families in the 70769 ZIP code area, where the median household income reaches $113,521 and the median home value is $287,500. This community of nearly 49,000 residents reflects stability and educational values, with 34% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and maintaining a low poverty rate of just 6.2%.

Located on LA Highway 431, Lakeside Primary School sits in a rural setting near the town of Prairieville, providing students with a community-focused educational experience in Ascension Parish.

Located in a rural area, Lakeside Primary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.