3,179
Preschools
1,633
Elementary Schools
1,166
Middle Schools
679
High Schools
1,233
Public District Schools
2,680
Private Schools
4,116
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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 11, 2024
The kids at this school are horrible, they can't even stay quiet for 1 second. Every time when there is a sub, it ends up being absolutely horrifying. The kids and adults are immature at this school.... More
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Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 04, 2024
An absolutely worthless school with a high teacher turnover rate and students who do not care about their future. This place is truly mental.
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Young Audiences Charter School
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
I love this school, the staff is very supportive of the kids and family.
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Park Elementary School