For the 2025 school year, there are 106 public schools serving 60,971 students in Baton Rouge, LA (there are 54 private schools, serving 15,957 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Baton Rouge, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Lsu Laboratory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4510 Bawell Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,515 students
Rank: #44.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,602 students
Rank: #66.
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Marlbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #88.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 Sumrall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12636 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Grades: 3-5
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1111.
Central High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10200 E Brookside
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 261-3438
Grades: 9-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #1212.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-9
| 928 students
Rank: #1313.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1414.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12656 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Grades: 6-8
| 1,086 students
Rank: #1616.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Grades: 6-12
| 91 students
Rank: #1717.
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1818.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8160 Antioch Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #1919.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Grades: 9-12
| 1,241 students
Rank: #2020.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Progress Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #2121.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #2222.
The Dufrocq School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 South 19th St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 334-7653
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 334-7653
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2323.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #2424.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Grades: K-12
| 348 students
Rank: #2525.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2626.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12203 Canterbury Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #2727.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Grades: 9-12
| 590 students
Rank: #2828.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Rank: #2929.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 4,079 students
Rank: #3030.
Geo Prep Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #3131.
Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10730 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2620
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2620
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #3232.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8000 Lasalle
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6130
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #3333.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Grades: K-8
| 678 students
Rank: #3434.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #3535.
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5656 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12000 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Grades: 12
| n/a students
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
5300 Monarch Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Grades: K-2
| 185 students
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
5300 Monarch Avenue Bldg 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Grades: 6-8
| 226 students
7802 Howell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
2555 Desoto Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
1225 Sharp Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-0540
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-0540
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
1222 East Buchanan
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Girls (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Celerity Crestworth Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Grades: K-8
| 106 students
Children's Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1143 North St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Children's Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1143 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-6845
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-6845
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5300 Douglas St
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-2106
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4055 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Grades: PK-8
| 528 students
East Baton Rouge Arts And Technology School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Saint Ferdinand Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Grades: 8-12
| 228 students
5959 Cadillac St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
8600 Elm Grove Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-7701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Lsu Laboratory School.
How many public schools are located in Baton Rouge?
106 public schools are located in Baton Rouge.
What percentage of students in Baton Rouge go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Baton Rouge are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Baton Rouge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baton Rouge include: Westdale Middle School vs. Glasgow Middle School, Glasgow Middle School vs. Westdale Middle School, Mckinley Senior High School vs. Baton Rouge Magnet High School
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