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Schools in Opelousas, LA
Public schools, enrollment data, student-teacher ratios, and higher education.
Opelousas has 12 public schools
with a total enrollment of 4,778 students
and 288 teachers.
There are 4 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The average student-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 2 charter schools serve the area.
Public Schools (12)
Source: NCES 2022-23 data.
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas Senior High School | High | 840 | 40 | 21.0:1 |
| Northwest High School | High | 582 | 35 | 16.6:1 |
| Park Vista Elementary School | Elementary | 575 | 40 | 14.4:1 |
| Grolee Elementary School | Elementary | 474 | 27 | 17.6:1 |
| Opelousas Junior High School | Middle | 456 | 21 | 21.7:1 |
| Northeast Elementary School | Elementary | 322 | 23 | 14.0:1 |
| JS Clark Leadership Academy (Charter) | Other | 301 | 24 | 12.5:1 |
| Magnet Academy for Cultural Arts | High | 258 | 21 | 12.3:1 |
| St. Landry Charter School (Charter) | Elementary | 256 | 13 | 19.7:1 |
| Creswell Middle School | Middle | 248 | 14 | 17.7:1 |
| Opelousas Middle School | Middle | 246 | 16 | 15.4:1 |
| Plaisance Middle School | Middle | 220 | 14 | 15.7:1 |
Colleges & Universities (1)
| Institution | Type | Highest Degree | Enrollment | Tuition (In-State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas School of Cosmetology | Private For-Profit | Certificate | 48 | — |