For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,802 students in Union Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Union Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA are D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Union Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Union Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D'arbonne Woods Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9560 Hwy. 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-8051
Gr: K-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Downsville Community Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4787 Highway 151
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Downsville, LA 71234
(318) 982-5318
Gr: PK-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Union Parish High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1126 Marion Hwy
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 327-3550
Gr: 6-12 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Union Parish Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7195 Highway 33
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Farmerville, LA 71241
(318) 368-9542
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Union Parish, LA include D'arbonne Woods Charter School, Downsville Community Charter School and Union Parish High School.
How many public schools are located in Union Parish?
5 public schools are located in Union Parish.
What percentage of students in Union Parish go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Union Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union Parish?
Union Parish public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Union Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Union Parish include: Union Parish High School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School, D'arbonne Woods Charter School vs. Union Parish High School, Downsville Community Charter School vs. D'arbonne Woods Charter School
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