For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,752 students in 70458, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,408 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 70458, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70458, LA are Whispering Forest Elementary School, Clearwood Junior High School and Slidell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70458 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70458, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70458, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Clearwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Clearwood Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Gr: 4-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Slidell High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-2992
Gr: 9-12 | 1,654 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Slidell Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Pennsylvania Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-5914
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-5914
Gr: 7-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
St. Tammany Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cleveland Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Salmen High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Spartan Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-7359
Gr: 9-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
W.l. Abney Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Gr: 1-5 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
829 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 649-1858
Gr: PK-K | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70458, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70458, LA include Whispering Forest Elementary School, Clearwood Junior High School and Slidell High School.
How many public schools are located in 70458?
11 public schools are located in 70458.
What percentage of students in 70458 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 70458 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70458?
70458 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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