For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 374 students in Patterson, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Patterson, LA is Patterson Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patterson, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Patterson have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Patterson, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Patterson Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Catherine Street
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Patterson, LA 70392
(985) 395-6772
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Patterson, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Patterson, LA include Patterson Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Patterson?
1 public middle schools are located in Patterson.
What is the racial composition of students in Patterson?
Patterson public middle schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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