For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,701 students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Baton Rouge are Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and Helix Aviation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Gr: K-9 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and Helix Aviation Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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