For the 2025 school year, there are 106 public schools serving 60,971 students in Baton Rouge, LA (there are 54 private schools, serving 16,010 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, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Mayfair 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 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #99.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1010.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12636 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-1390
Gr: 3-5 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | 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
Gr: K-9 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,605 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 Lee Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 924-9406
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Madison Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1555 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 636-5863
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2121.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 31% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
The Dufrocq School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2424.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 348:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2626.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12203 Canterbury Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Glen Oaks Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5656 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4521
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
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
Gr: K-12 | 4,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3434.
Csal Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Madison Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 412-9900
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 412-9900
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 282:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
819 Trammel Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-6620
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 275-6620
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5300 Monarch Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5300 Monarch Avenue Bldg 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7802 Howell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2555 Desoto Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1222 East Buchanan
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: PK-5
12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: 8-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5959 Cadillac St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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
Gr: K-8
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8600 Elm Grove Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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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, Baton Rouge Magnet High School and Mayfair 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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