For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 345 students in 70760, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 295 private students). 54% of all K-12 students in 70760, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 70760, LA is Rosenwald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 70760 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70760, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70760, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rosenwald Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 New Roads Street
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-6341
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-6341
Grades: PK-6
| 345 students
70760, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School Of Hope (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
337 Napoleon St
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3050
New Roads, LA 70760
(225) 638-3050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70760, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70760, LA include Rosenwald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70760?
1 public schools are located in 70760.
What percentage of students in 70760 go to public school?
54% of all K-12 students in 70760 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70760?
70760 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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