Shreveport's education landscape requires some navigation. The public school system overall performs below state and national averages, but the metro offers standout magnet programs, well-regarded private schools, and a strong higher education presence. Families relocating to the area most commonly choose private schools or select public options within the Caddo Parish magnet system.
The Caddo Parish School District serves the city of Shreveport across 59 schools. Overall district performance falls below the Louisiana state average in both math and reading proficiency, with average scores of 27 percent in math and 33 percent in reading. However, the district's magnet and advanced placement schools represent a meaningful exception.
Top-performing public schools in Caddo Parish:
The magnet program structure allows families to apply to higher-performing schools regardless of residential zone, which is an important consideration for physician families moving to the area.
For physicians who choose to live across the river in Bossier City or Benton, Bossier Parish Public Schools offer a strong suburban alternative. Parkway High School in Bossier Parish holds a B+ Niche overall grade and is ranked among the better high schools in Louisiana. The Bossier Parish system generally outperforms the Caddo Parish district on average.
Private schooling is a common choice for physician families in Shreveport. The city supports a well-established network of religiously affiliated and independent private schools, many of which have long histories in the community.
| School | Type | Grades | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola College Preparatory High School | Catholic | 9–12 | Ranked in top 40 private high schools in Louisiana; college preparatory focus |
| St. John Berchmans Cathedral School | Catholic | PK–8 | Downtown; strong academic reputation |
| Southfield School | Independent | PK–8 | Top-ranked private school in South Highlands area; 467 students |
| Evangel Christian Academy | Christian | K–12 | West Shreveport; 563 students; Niche grade A; small class sizes |
| Calvary Baptist Academy | Baptist | PK–12 | Family-centered environment; strong community culture |
| Providence Classical School | Classical Christian | K–12 | Classical curriculum model |
Shreveport has a meaningful concentration of higher education institutions for a city of its size.
Families with school-age children most commonly pursue one of three paths: enrollment in the Caddo Parish magnet system, private school placement, or residence in Bossier Parish to access that district's public schools. All three are practical options. The presence of LSU Health Sciences Center also means that physician children considering medical careers have direct access to one of Louisiana's premier academic medical institutions in their own backyard.
