For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,150 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 533 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Brusly High School, Brusly Upper Elementary School and Lukeville Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brusly High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Frontage Road
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Brusly Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Grades: 4-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Lukeville Upper Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6123 Highway 1 South
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Grades: 2-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Brusly Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: PK-8
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
Rank: #88.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Labauve Ave.
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Grades: PK-1
| 514 students
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
West Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6024 Section Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-6691
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
11851 North River Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
West Baton Rouge Vocational Skills Center (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
3651 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-3716
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA include Brusly High School, Brusly Upper Elementary School and Lukeville Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
10 public schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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