For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 341 students in Tensas Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tensas Parish, LA are Tensas Elementary School and Tensas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tensas Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tensas Parish have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Tensas Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tensas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Frontage Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3346
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tensas Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tensas Parish, LA include Tensas Elementary School and Tensas High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tensas Parish?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tensas Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Tensas Parish?
Tensas Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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