For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,930 students in 70816, LA (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,723 private students). 49% of all K-12 students in 70816, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70816, LA are Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70816 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70816, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70816, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70816, LA include Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70816?
6 public schools are located in 70816.
What percentage of students in 70816 go to public school?
49% of all K-12 students in 70816 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70816?
70816 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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