For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,483 students in Minden, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, LA are Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minden, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Minden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Minden, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Minden, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Minden, LA include Webster Junior High School, E. S. Richardson Elementary School and J. L. Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Minden?
4 public elementary schools are located in Minden.
What is the racial composition of students in Minden?
Minden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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