Public schools in Alexandria, LA
21 open public schools with an address in Alexandria, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
21
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,155
21 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
6 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Alexandria public schools
The federal directory lists 21 public schools in Alexandria, LA: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. The 21 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,155 students, an average of 436 per school. The largest campus is Alexandria Senior High School (1,475 students), and the largest elementary school is Cherokee Elementary School (576).
Rapides Parish operates the most schools here (19), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 84% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexandria
Elementary schools in Alexandria
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Elementary Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 270 | 11.9:1 | |
| Alma Redwine Elementary Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 225 | 10.8:1 | |
| Cherokee Elementary School Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 576 | 13.8:1 | |
| D.F. Huddle Elementary Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 412 | 11.4:1 | |
| Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 243 | 10:1 | |
| J.B. Nachman Elementary School Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 546 | 15.5:1 | |
| L.S. Rugg Elementary School Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 356 | 13.3:1 | |
| Mabel Brasher Montessori Rapides Parish · Magnet | PK–05 | 508 | 16:1 | |
| Martin Park Elementary School Rapides Parish | PK–05 | 281 | 13.2:1 | |
| Peabody Montessori Elementary School Rapides Parish · Magnet | PK–06 | 466 | 15.9:1 | |
| Poland Junior High School Rapides Parish | PK–08 | 330 | 11.6:1 | |
| Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School Rapides Parish · Magnet | PK–06 | 366 | 14.2:1 |
Middle schools in Alexandria
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Middle Magnet School Rapides Parish · Magnet | 06–08 | 469 | 14.1:1 | |
| Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Rapides Parish · Magnet | 06–08 | 362 | 11.4:1 | |
| Scott M. Brame Middle School Rapides Parish | 06–08 | 709 | 14.8:1 |
High schools in Alexandria
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Senior High School Rapides Parish | 09–12 | 1,475 | 17.9:1 | |
| Peabody Magnet High School Rapides Parish · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,071 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Alexandria
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Academy Rapides Parish | PK–12 | 372 | 10.2:1 | |
| Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center Special School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 37 | 5.3:1 | |
| Rapides Training Academy Rapides Parish · Special Education School | KG–12 | 69 | 4.4:1 | |
| Renaissance Home for Youth Special School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | 12 | 1.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic3.9%
- Black68.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Alexandria schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,155 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexandria
How many public schools are in Alexandria, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 21 open public schools with a location address in Alexandria: 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 9,155 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexandria?
Schools with an address in Alexandria belong to 2 education agencies, led by Rapides Parish (19 schools), Special School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexandria?
Alexandria Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexandria, with 1,475 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexandria?
No school with an address in Alexandria is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexandria schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexandria public schools is 13.2:1, similar to the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexandria guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities