For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,695 students in 70812, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 70812, LA are Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School and Merrydale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70812 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70812, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70812, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Rank: #33.
Merrydale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Rio Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-0346
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Oaks Senior High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6650 Cedar Grove Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 356-4306
Grades: 6-12
| 687 students
70812, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4705 Lanier Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 387-5295
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70812, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70812, LA include Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence, Glen Oaks Park Elementary School and Merrydale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70812?
4 public schools are located in 70812.
What is the racial composition of students in 70812?
70812 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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