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Best Schools in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Compare 101 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
101
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
55,235
Total Students
Across Baton Rouge
33.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
101 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score54%
ELA Assessment Score68%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓25% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,593 students at Baton Rouge Magnet High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
publicelementaryPK-5
2000 College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
9.2
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
93%
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
publicelementaryPK-5
4510 Bawell Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
8.5
Rating
Students
557
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Mayfair Laboratory School
publicmiddleK-8
9880 Hyacinth Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
8.4
Rating
Students
480
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
80%
Lsu Laboratory School
publichighK-12
45 Dalrymple Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
8.4
Rating
Students
1,463
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
80%
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
8.1
Rating
Students
1,593
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
93%
Math Proficiency
68%
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1020 Marlbrook Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70815
7.3
Rating
Students
759
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
58%
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
publicelementaryPK-5
7600 Boone Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
7.2
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
63%
Parkview Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
5660 Park Forest, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
6.4
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
57%
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
publicmiddlePK-6
7447 Sumrall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70812
6
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
10200 E Brookside, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
5.7
Rating
Students
1,529
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
53%
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
charter schoolhighK-10
7550 Mccall Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
5.5
Rating
Students
888
Student-Teacher
1741:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
51%
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
5.3
Rating
Students
633
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
31%
Belfair Montessori School
publicmiddlePK-8
4451 Fairfields Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
5.2
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
42%
Shenandoah Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
16555 Appomattox Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
5.2
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Arlington Preparatory Academy
publichighGrade 6-12
6125 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
5
Rating
Students
94
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
49.5%
Math Proficiency
49.5%
Liberty High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1105 Lee Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
4.7
Rating
Students
1,218
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
29%
Woodlawn Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
8160 Antioch Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
4.6
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
37%
Brownfields Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11615 Ellen Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70811
4.2
Rating
Students
368
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Progress Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
855 Progress Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70807
4
Rating
Students
300
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
The Dufrocq School
publicelementaryPK-5
330 South 19Th St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
3.8
Rating
Students
431
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
35%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, Louisiana is home to 101 schools serving over 55,235 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana?
There are 101 schools in Baton Rouge, serving 55,235 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Baton Rouge?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Baton Rouge include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Baton Rouge?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Baton Rouge is 33.2:1.