For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,172 students in Minden, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 329 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Minden, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Minden, LA are Minden High School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Minden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Minden, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Minden High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1103 S College St
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Minden, LA 71058
(318) 377-2766
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Webster Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 East Union
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-3847
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
E. S. Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 W Todd
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
J. L. Jones Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 District Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-1815
Gr: 2-3 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
J. A. Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
811 Durwood Dr
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Minden, LA 71055
(318) 377-0314
Gr: PK-1 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Minden, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Minden, LA include Minden High School, Webster Junior High School and E. S. Richardson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Minden?
5 public schools are located in Minden.
What percentage of students in Minden go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Minden are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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