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26 schools in Alexandria

Louisiana · Public K-12

Alexandria runs 26 public K-12 schools inside Louisiana, with combined enrollment near 9,469 (14 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Alexandria

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
9,469
-849 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
22
-3 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
24%
was 27%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
67%
was 69%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Acadian ElementaryElementaryPK-05270
Alexandria Middle Magnet SchoolMiddle06-08469
Alexandria Senior High SchoolHigh09-121,475
Alma Redwine ElementaryElementaryPK-05225
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet SchoolMiddle06-08362
Bolton AcademyHigh06-12372
Central Louisiana Supports and Services CenterCombinedKG-1237
Cherokee Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05576
D.F. Huddle ElementaryElementaryPK-05412
Horseshoe Drive Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05243
J.B. Nachman Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05546
Jackson Head StartCombinedM-M·
L.S. Rugg Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05356
Lee Head StartCombinedM-M·
Mabel Brasher MontessoriElementaryPK-05508
Martin Park Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05281
McKeithen Head StartCombinedM-M·
Peabody Magnet High SchoolHigh09-121,071
Peabody Montessori Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06466
Phoenix Magnet Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05314
Poland Junior High SchoolElementaryPK-08330
Rapides Alternative Positive Program for StudentsElementaryM-M·
Rapides Training AcademyCombinedKG-1269
Renaissance Home for YouthCombinedKG-1212
Rosenthal Montessori Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-06366
Scott M. Brame Middle SchoolMiddle06-08709

About Alexandria

Alexandria is a high-population Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 26 schools and 9,469 students total.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, and 6 other.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 364, below the state mean of about 509.

Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Alexandria has shrank 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,318 students to 9,469. Over that span, Alexandria lost 3 schools, going from 25 to 22.

On allk12, the community for Alexandria discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Alexandria, Louisiana?
There are 26 public K-12 schools in Alexandria, with a combined enrollment of about 9,469.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 14 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 6 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alexandria?
Alexandria Senior High School is the largest public school in Alexandria by enrollment, with approximately 1,475 students.
What school districts serve Alexandria?
Alexandria is served by 2 public school districts, including Special School District, Rapides Parish.
What grade levels do public schools in Alexandria cover?
Public schools in Alexandria serve students from pre-K through grade 12.