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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. John The Baptist Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,429 students in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,635 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in St.
John The Baptist Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Emily C. Watkins Elementary School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. John The Baptist Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 West Fifth Street
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
East St. John High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Gr: PK-7 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Gr: 8-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
Gr: 5-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in St. John The Baptist Parish, LA include John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Emily C. Watkins Elementary School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish?
10 public schools are located in St. John The Baptist Parish.
What percentage of students in St. John The Baptist Parish go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in St. John The Baptist Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish?
St. John The Baptist Parish public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. John The Baptist Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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