For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 710 students in Amite, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amite, LA are Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amite, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Gr: PK-4 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Amite, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Amite, LA include Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amite?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amite.
What is the racial composition of students in Amite?
Amite public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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