2020 Best Schools in Rapides ParishAbout this List

Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A

• 587 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Phoenix Magnet Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6
• 9 reviews

Niche User: I truly do love the school and the teachers are the best! We have yet with 2 kids in the school several years to have one bad teacher! They are all wonderful! The one thing I do not like is the amount of homework expected from the children every night at young ages. I understand they want them to excel but I think it can be overwhelming!
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• A

• 610 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Caroline Dormon Junior High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: 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, athletics, etc. Basically more after school activities other than sports.
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• A-

• 357 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Peabody Montessori Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 465 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Holy Savior Menard Central High School

• Private School
• Alexandria, LA
• 7-12
• 41 reviews

Senior: I love this school because it provides me with the necessary sources to follow a successful life. My experience at Holy Savior Menard has brought forth a new academic, community, and spiritual perspective into my life and has positively changed it forever.
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• A-

• 520 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pineville High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 9-12
• 213 reviews

Senior: Pineville High School is considered an island of academics and arts in Rapides Parish. There is so much positive energy, and it is very family- oriented. The faculty is very qualified and very hands- on. The teachers care so much about the students and genuinely desire for them to succeed. The community is also very active in student- life and contributes to the atmosphere of the school. Most importantly, the students are very engaged in the classroom and are involved in multiple extracurricular activities. At Pineville High School it is accepted to express individuality and versatility. The school expects nothing less, and it is perfectly fine to be different!
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• A-

• 1,421 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• A-

• 392 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grace Christian School

• Private School
• Alexandria, LA
• PK, K-12
• 46 reviews

Parent: Grace gave a great educational foundation for college, while maintaining a Christian atmosphere. It is a relatively small (500 students) school with close, personal relationships.
Go Warriors!
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• B+

• 418 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pineville Junior High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 7-8

• B+

• 618 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Alexandria Senior High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 9-12
• 139 reviews

Junior: Alexandria Senior High School is a great school to attend. We have amazing athletics, extra-curriculum activities, and academics. The athletics department is a very broad department with a sport for everyone. Our extra -curriculum actives offers a wide group of clubs that way everyone can get involved. So, no student is left out. Academics is a major thing at my school. We have college level classes like AP and Dual Enrollment to give students a challenge of what the college courses are like and a chance to our some college credit. Our school had the highest ACT average and the only "A" school for the parish last year. To help further our ACT Readiness our school has intervention everyday to give students enough experience with the test this way they are fully prepared but this time is also used as a study hall as well. With all the great thing my school has some improvements are still necessary.
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• B+

• 1,382 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

University Academy of Central Lousiana

• Private School
• Alexandria, LA
• 8-12
• 16 reviews

Junior: UA is by far the best school is Central Louisiana for college readiness. Located on site on LSUA campus, students in grades 9-12 take classes with actual college professors, among other college students, on campus. Students have the opportunity and have successfully graduated with associate's degrees from LSUA. There is no better college readiness experience than actually taking college classes with UA faculty and teacher's support. Add a 4 day school week, tons of sports and club opportunities, and fantastic academics and you simply get a great, home-like school for grades 7-12. As a junior, I have been active in at least 3 clubs a year every year since I've been at UA, and am more than on track to get my associate's. Small teacher to student ratios make everyone familiar with each other and a better learning experience. The UA Lion family is truly the best in the area.
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• B+

• 193 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 3-5

• B+

• 366 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J.I. Barron Senior Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• B+

• 927 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J.B. Nachman Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-5

• B+

• 585 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Buckeye High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-12
• 102 reviews

Senior: 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 atmosphere is very inviting! If I could change something about my school, it would be the lack of diversity in the race and general interests of our student body. Because of this, we do not always have the available clubs or groups that other schools have because there are not enough students interested in participating.
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• B+

• 1,119 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Glenmora High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-12
• 39 reviews

Senior: what i liked about glenmora was the food was good. The teachers aren’t bad but you have that one who just can’t teach. As far as academics go they are really good at helping you learn and making sure that you understand what’s going on. I do feel pretty safe at our school. i wish they could add more involvement and activities like more pep rallies or events for students to join. They need more interaction with students to make them feel comfortable. Our sports are pretty good but we need more clubs. I feel like most of our teachers don’t wanna host clubs because they don’t wanna spend their time with students. Also, the food is good but the portions are ridiculous.
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• B

• 631 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ruby-Wise Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6

• B

• 397 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Poland Junior High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-8
• 1 review

• B

• 391 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tioga Junior High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 7-8

• B

• 591 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cherokee Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-5

• B

• 585 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tioga High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 9-12
• 82 reviews

Junior: What I like most about Tioga High School , are the coaches. The coaches are amazing! Their helpful in any ways , in family problems if you need someone to talk to especially, because us athletes go through a lot at times and I for one feel like I can talk to my coach about it . I’m a runner for track and what I would want to change is my times and I can do that with the help of my coaches next year ! Their amazing and almost like our parent when we’re not home .
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• B

• 999 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bolton High School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 9-12
• 134 reviews

Alum: Bolton is a great place for High School students and has a competitive academic environment. The school has definitely made improvements over the years and has a strong sense on school spirit. They offer a variety of college readiness courses including AP and Dual-enrollment opportunities. There is a healthy variety of sports and other extra curricular activities for students to be involved in. Parent and Alumni involvement is also one of the many great things Bolton High School is known for!
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• B

• 586 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Forest Hill Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-7

• B

• 454 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary Goff Elementary School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• PK, K-6
• 1 review

Parent: 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.
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• B

• 354 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Scott M. Brame Middle School

• Rapides Parish Public Schools, LA
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Alum: The school offers a smooth transition from elementary. The faulty and administrators are sensitive to student needs. The classes and grades are grouped so the student does not feel overwhelmed. I enjoyed the clubs and activities that were available. My favorite was art because it allowed me to be creative with my hands.
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• B

• 822 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio