Prairieville Primary School

Prairieville Primary School in Prairieville, LA, is a high-performing elementary school serving 865 students in grades PK-5 within the top-ranked Ascension Parish school district.

This school stands out for its consistent, elite academic performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015 and ranking 21st out of 690 elementary schools in Louisiana for the 2025-2026 school year. It is part of a remarkable cluster of high-achieving schools in the area, including Bullion Primary School (ranked 17th) and Oak Grove Primary School (ranked 22nd), all within the top 5% of the state. Prairieville Primary is particularly notable for its exceptional support of all students, ranking in the 94th percentile for Special Education students and the 96th percentile for students from low-income backgrounds. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.9%, far below the district average of 11.6% and the state average of 22.5%.

Academically, the school excels in Mathematics and Social Studies, with 91% of students proficient in Math and 84% in Social Studies—significantly higher than state averages. One of the most differentiating features is its outstanding performance for Hispanic students, ranking 9th in the state for this subgroup for three consecutive years, a level of targeted success unmatched by nearby schools. While the school's performance for White students is strong at the 87th percentile, its top-tier results for Hispanic, African American, and Female students demonstrate a highly effective approach to closing achievement gaps. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1 and a strong post-pandemic recovery in state rankings, Prairieville Primary offers a supportive and high-achieving environment for all learners.