2023 Best Schools in Rapides Parish

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-5,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Spent my elementary days here and absolutely loved it!! So many great friends and memories. Can’t imagine having gone anywhere else..

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 458,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Alexandria Senior High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

9-12,

181 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Alexandria Senior High was truly the place to be! I’m a class of 2022 graduate and I wouldn’t have wanted to go anywhere else. From the faculty stuff to the students, they were always the most....

Read 181 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,363,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Caroline Dormon Junior High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says This school is pretty good. I have enjoyed my expirience here and made some great friends. The teachers are great and I enjoy most of the work they provide. What I wish we had were clubs, like art,....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 411,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Peabody Montessori Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 1 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 455,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#1 Best Private High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Holy Savior Menard Central High School

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Private School,

ALEXANDRIA, LA,

7-12,

51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Menard has been great for me - however, the adminstration is determined to ignore problems that actually exist in favor of fixing what isn't broken. A couple teachers go above and beyond, and the...However, everyone is connected. Everyone knows each other, and HSM really has a connection other schools don't. However, I'd prefer a study hall to the endless religious activties that i can't relate....

Read 51 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 520,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Pineville High School

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Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

9-12,

257 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Pineville High School welcomed me with open arms and a great chance to better my education. I have learned tips from the ACT to regular everyday life. I feel that this school has became a second home....

Read 257 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,407,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#2 Best Public Middle Schools in Rapides Parish.

Pineville Junior High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

7-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 604,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Private High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Alexandria Country Day School - Upper School

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Private School,

ALEXANDRIA, LA,

7-12,

35 Niche users give it an average review of 4.8 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I am happy to return to school. Distance learning was hard, working with computer caused pain for eyes and fingers. I could understand the online lessons, but it was easier when we had face-to-face....

Read 35 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 223,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 Best Private High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Grace Christian School

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Private School,

ALEXANDRIA, LA,

PK, K-12,

51 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Many of the teachers at Grace Christian School are highly experienced with a love for their students and a passion for teaching. I really enjoy the small classroom environment because it allows the....

Read 51 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 370,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Tioga High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

9-12,

114 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Tioga high school has been my wonder home for the past 3, almost 4 years. Walking in the doors everyone morning and being greeted with smiles at the door always puts a smile on my face. But, the....

Read 114 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 994,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Cherokee Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 523,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Rapides Parish.

Scott M. Brame Middle School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says I love the teachers and the front office staff. They are a very great school. And the teachers are very patient with the kids. They make sure that the know there material..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 795,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

J.B. Nachman Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 523,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Rapides Parish.

Tioga Junior High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

7-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says The teachers were all very helpful and engaging in their subjects. The administration was also very helpful if there were ever any problems..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 542,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Poland Junior High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 335,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Mary Goff Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says They love all the kids and they want what is best for your child. They will do anything in their power to help your child learn and succeed..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 345,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Paradise Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 358,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Forest Hill Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 481,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Ruby-Wise Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 394,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Rapides High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

9-12,

13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I’ve been at Rapides High School since the 7th grade and now I’m graduating. I’ve always felt at home at Rapides and if I switched schools I always went back home. I loved my time at the school and....

Read 13 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 225,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

J.I. Barron Senior Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 938,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 354,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 400,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#5 Best Public High Schools in Rapides Parish.

Buckeye High School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

6-12,

120 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says What I like about my school is that the atmosphere is very spirited and involved in the sports games and school functions. We are a small school so pretty much everyone is friends with everyone. The....

Read 120 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 986,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rapides Parish.

Tioga Elementary School

Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 511,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,