For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 819 students in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Gardere is Idea Innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Gr: K-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
The Emerge School For Autism
Charter School
7760 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 343-4232
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 343-4232
Gr: K-3 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge, LA include Idea Innovation.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Gardere, Baton Rouge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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