Public schools in New Iberia, LA
16 open public schools with an address in New Iberia, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,968
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of New Iberia public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in New Iberia, LA: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,968 students, an average of 498 per school. The largest campus is New Iberia Senior High School (1,315 students), and the largest elementary school is Caneview Elementary School (509).
Every listed school belongs to Iberia 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 13.7:1, 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 New Iberia
Elementary schools in New Iberia
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Place Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 377 | 13.5:1 | |
| Caneview Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 509 | 15.2:1 | |
| Center Street Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 368 | 13.9:1 | |
| Coteau Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 353 | 15.5:1 | |
| Daspit Road Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 503 | 17:1 | |
| Jefferson Island Road Elementary Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 486 | 13.7:1 | |
| Johnston Hopkins Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 350 | 11.4:1 | |
| Magnolia Elementary Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 407 | 13.4:1 | |
| North Lewis Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 488 | 13.7:1 | |
| Park Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 440 | 16.4:1 | |
| Pesson Addition Elementary School Iberia Parish | PK–06 | 427 | 15.1:1 |
Middle schools in New Iberia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson Middle School Iberia Parish | 07–08 | 320 | 11:1 | |
| Belle Place Middle School Iberia Parish | 07–08 | 357 | 12.5:1 | |
| Iberia Middle School Iberia Parish | 07–08 | 405 | 10.8:1 |
High schools in New Iberia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia Senior High School Iberia Parish | 09–12 | 1,315 | 15.7:1 | |
| Westgate High School Iberia Parish | 09–12 | 863 | 13.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.8%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black46.3%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 New Iberia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,968 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in New Iberia
How many public schools are in New Iberia, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in New Iberia: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 7,968 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve New Iberia?
All listed public schools with an address in New Iberia belong to Iberia 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 New Iberia?
New Iberia Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in New Iberia, with 1,315 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in New Iberia?
No school with an address in New Iberia 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 New Iberia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across New Iberia public schools is 13.7:1, 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 New Iberia 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