For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,340 students in 70560, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70560, LA are Coteau Elementary School, Caneview Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70560 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70560, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70560, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coteau Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2414 Coteau Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3653
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-3653
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Caneview Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5301 Hwy 90 Frontage Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6517
Gr: PK-6 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9059
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9059
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jefferson Island Road Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6007 Jefferson Island Road
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-1120
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 365-1120
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3116 East Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6120
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6120
Gr: PK-6 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 West Admiral Doyle Drive
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6189
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-6189
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Pesson Addition Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 Broussard Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9907
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9907
Gr: PK-6 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Johnston Hopkins Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Hopkins Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 369-9687
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70560, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70560, LA include Coteau Elementary School, Caneview Elementary School and Center Street Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70560?
8 public elementary schools are located in 70560.
What is the racial composition of students in 70560?
70560 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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