3,176
Preschools
1,633
Elementary Schools
1,143
Middle Schools
673
High Schools
1,232
Public District Schools
2,682
Private Schools
4,107
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
48,254 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK-12 | 86 schools -
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
40,668 students | BATON ROUGE, LA
Grades PK-12 | 89 schools -
Caddo Parish School District
38,199 students | SHREVEPORT, LA
Grades PK-12 | 70 schools -
St. Tammany Parish School District
38,041 students | COVINGTON, LA
Grades PK-12 | 55 schools -
Calcasieu Parish School District
31,902 students | LAKE CHARLES, LA
Grades PK-12 | 57 schools
Reviews From Schools in Louisiana
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Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
The school is growing, but that’s not necessarily a good thing for this school, which is still in broken FEMA trailers. The new campus is only made for and big enough for high school students and they... More
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Central Private School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2023
This school is terrible. The principal sets the tone for a terrible culture of f treating kids without compassion. It’s her way or the highway and she will physically stuff your child into her box as... More
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Sterlington Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 27, 2023
The only reason people want to go to Edna Karr is because of the football program and the band. The students make the school. Most teachers are alums who peaked in highschool and can't let highschool... More
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Edna Karr High School