For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,927 students in 70805, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70805, LA are Arlington Preparatory Academy, Inspire Charter Academy and Istrouma High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70805 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70805, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70805, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5454 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Gr: K-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 132:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Prescott K-8 Academy
Charter School
4055 Prescott Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Gr: PK-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70805, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70805, LA include Arlington Preparatory Academy, Inspire Charter Academy and Istrouma High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70805?
5 public middle schools are located in 70805.
What is the racial composition of students in 70805?
70805 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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