For the 2024-25 school year, there are 556 magnet public middle schools serving 293,884 students in Louisiana.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Louisiana are Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Louisiana (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #55.
The Willow School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,954 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Grades: K-8
| 596 students
Rank: #77.
Lsu Laboratory School
Magnet 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
| 1,497 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Evangeline Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1448 Old Evangeline Highway
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Evangeline, LA 70537
(337) 824-1368
Grades: PK-8
| 150 students
Rank: #1010.
Natchitoches Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Koonce Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-1252
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #1111.
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 East Seventh Street
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 446-3011
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairieville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16200 Hwy 930
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bluff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15464 Bluff Road
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2000
Prairieville, LA 70769
(225) 391-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Egan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2166 Egan Highway
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Egan, LA 70531
(337) 783-4148
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #1515.
Stephensville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Grades: PK-8
| 124 students
Rank: #1616.
Caroline Dormon Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8906 Hwy 165 South
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 473-4066
Woodworth, LA 71485
(318) 473-4066
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Choudrant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2555 Hwy. 80
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Choudrant, LA 71227
(318) 768-2541
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1919.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Grades: K-8
| 722 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 770 students
Rank: #2121.
Mermentau Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Church Street
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Mermentau, LA 70556
(337) 824-1943
Grades: PK-7
| 146 students
Rank: #2222.
Rosepine High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 571 students
Rank: #2323.
Magnet Academy For Cultural Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 E Leo Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-6195
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Rank: #2424.
Sixth Ward Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1865 Choctaw Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2525.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #2626.
Mandeville Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
639 Carondelet Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-4428
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-4428
Grades: 7-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2727.
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Savoy Rd
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Youngsville, LA 70592
(337) 374-1209
Grades: K-12
| 1,878 students
Rank: #2828.
Anacoco High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 347 students
Rank: #2929.
Herndon Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11845 Gamm Road
Belcher, LA 71004
(318) 221-7676
Belcher, LA 71004
(318) 221-7676
Grades: K-8
| 712 students
Rank: #3030.
Dutchtown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13078 Hwy 73
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7800
Geismar, LA 70734
(225) 391-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #3131.
Belle Chasse Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 893 students
Rank: #3232.
Southeastern La University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #3333.
Grand Lake High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1039 Hwy 384 Grand Lake
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 905-2231
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Rank: #3434.
Milton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
222 W. Milton Avenue
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Milton, LA 70558
(337) 521-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 1,332 students
Rank: #3535.
David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 262-5962
Grades: 6-12
| 1,388 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Louisiana include Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School.
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Louisiana?
556 magnet public middle schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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