For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,721 students in Plaquemine, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 824 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Plaquemine, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA are Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Plaquemine Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plaquemine, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Plaquemine have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Plaquemine, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crescent Elementary/junior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62575 Bayou Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 659-2437
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Iberville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
58650 Iron Farm Road
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-2217
Gr: PK-6 | 839 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Plaquemine Senior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59595 Belleview Drive
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6367
Plaquemine, LA 70764
(225) 687-6367
Gr: 7-12 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Iberville Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24360 Enterprise Blvd
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Plaquemine, LA 70765
(225) 238-7346
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Plaquemine, LA include Crescent Elementary/junior High School, Iberville Elementary School and Plaquemine Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Plaquemine?
4 public schools are located in Plaquemine.
What percentage of students in Plaquemine go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Plaquemine are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemine?
Plaquemine public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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