For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,876 students in 70806, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA are Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Westdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70806 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70806, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70806, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,239 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Westdale Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Capitol Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-9292
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-9292
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA include Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy and Westdale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70806?
4 public middle schools are located in 70806.
What is the racial composition of students in 70806?
70806 public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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