3,180
Preschools
1,634
Elementary Schools
1,167
Middle Schools
680
High Schools
1,233
Public District Schools
2,681
Private Schools
4,117
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Louisiana based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Louisiana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Louisiana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Louisiana
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Jefferson Parish School District
48,160 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 86 schools -
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
40,283 students | BATON ROUGE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
St. Tammany Parish School District
36,820 students | COVINGTON, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Caddo Parish School District
36,153 students | SHREVEPORT, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 70 schools -
Lafayette Parish School District
30,878 students | LAFAYETTE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 44 schools
Reviews From Schools in Louisiana
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Current student
April 24, 2024
This is one of the best schools in Louisiana it is a good spot for learned and it help your kids learned from their mistakes in life like I had to do
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Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School
Current student
April 24, 2024
Last school year school was okay, but 7th grade year is probably very mentally abusive because they give so much work , especially in Math app. Don't put your kids in app class just because you think... More
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Rusheon Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
We have had an overwhelmingly negative experience at Ascension Episcopal School. The local public school system has far better reading and writing instruction, at least in the lower grades. The middle... More
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Ascension Episcopal School