Public schools in Leesville, LA
9 open public schools with an address in Leesville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,226
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Leesville public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Leesville, LA: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,226 students, an average of 470 per school. The largest campus is Leesville High School (748 students), and the largest elementary school is Parkway Elementary School (675).
Every listed school belongs to Vernon Parish. 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 12.8:1, 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 62% 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 Leesville
Elementary schools in Leesville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkway Elementary School Vernon Parish | KG–04 | 675 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pickering Elementary School Vernon Parish | PK–06 | 476 | 12.8:1 | |
| West Leesville Elementary School Vernon Parish | KG–04 | 643 | 13.7:1 |
Middle schools in Leesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville Junior High School Vernon Parish | 07–08 | 421 | 13.2:1 | |
| Vernon Middle School Vernon Parish | 05–06 | 372 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in Leesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesville High School Vernon Parish | 09–12 | 748 | 14.4:1 | |
| Pickering High School Vernon Parish | 07–12 | 379 | 12.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Leesville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Leesville Early Childhood Center Vernon Parish | PK–PK | 176 | 7.9:1 | |
| Hicks High School Vernon Parish | PK–12 | 336 | 12.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.6%
- Hispanic13.4%
- Black21.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial10.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Leesville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,226 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Leesville
How many public schools are in Leesville, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Leesville: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,226 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Leesville?
All listed public schools with an address in Leesville belong to Vernon Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Leesville?
Leesville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Leesville, with 748 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Leesville?
No school with an address in Leesville 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 Leesville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Leesville public schools is 12.8:1, 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 Leesville 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