For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,505 students in Bunkie, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 178 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Bunkie, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA are La School For Ag Science, Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bunkie, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Bunkie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bunkie, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La School For Ag Science
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5303 Highway 115
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-2762
Gr: 7-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Bunkie Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
435 Evergreen Street
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-6216
Gr: 7-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Bunkie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
311 Pershing Avenue
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-7292
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Bunkie, LA include La School For Ag Science, Central Southwest Alternative High School and Bunkie Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in Bunkie?
4 public schools are located in Bunkie.
What percentage of students in Bunkie go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Bunkie are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bunkie?
Bunkie public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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