In the local telephone directory, there are brightly colored sections in the front. Locate the section designated for those who are new in town. (In the AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory, the section is labeled "Newcomer".)
Find the listing of schools by county or parish. There will a phone number for the school board office with the listing.
Give your address to the school board personnel, and they can tell you the locations of the nearest elementary, middle and high schools in your area.
You will also find a website address with the listing in the AT&T Real Yellow Pages directory. If you have Internet access, you can e-mail the school board office or search the website for schools according to your location in the city.