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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Slidell Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 13,582 students in Slidell, LA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,535 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Slidell, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Slidell, LA are Northshore High School, Little Oak Middle School and Honey Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slidell, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Slidell have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Slidell, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northshore High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Little Oak Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
59241 Rebel Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-6510
Gr: 4-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Honey Island Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3557
Gr: 2-3 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Boyet Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
59295 Rebel Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 643-3775
Gr: 7-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #88.
Clearwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
130 Clearwood Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Gr: 4-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Slidell High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Slidell Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 Pennsylvania Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-5914
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
St. Tammany Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Cleveland Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1414.
Carolyn Park Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
35708 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-8593
Gr: 4-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1515.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1717.
Salmen High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1818.
W.l. Abney Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Gr: 1-5 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center
829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
Cypress Cove Elementary School
540 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Gr: PK-1 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Slidell, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Slidell, LA include Northshore High School, Little Oak Middle School and Honey Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Slidell?
20 public schools are located in Slidell.
What percentage of students in Slidell go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Slidell are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Slidell?
Slidell public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Slidell are often viewed compared to one another?

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