For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,378 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 536 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA are Lukeville Elementary School, Brusly High School and Brusly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Baton Rouge Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in West Baton Rouge Parish (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lukeville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6123 Highway 1 South
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-8386
Gr: 2-3 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Brusly High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
658 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2815
Gr: 9-12 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Brusly Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
630 North Vaughn Drive
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Brusly Upper Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 North Kirkland
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 343-8309
Gr: 4-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Caneview K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5217 Mclin Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 627-4268
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Port Allen High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3553 Rosedale Road
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-1107
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Cohn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
806 North 14th Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7164
Gr: 3-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Port Allen Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
610 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 383-5777
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
400 South Labauve Ave.
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Brusly, LA 70719
(225) 749-2125
Gr: PK-1 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
609 Rosedale Street
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 343-7586
Gr: PK-2 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish, LA include Lukeville Elementary School, Brusly High School and Brusly Middle School.
How many public schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish?
10 public schools are located in West Baton Rouge Parish.
What percentage of students in West Baton Rouge Parish go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in West Baton Rouge Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Baton Rouge Parish?
West Baton Rouge Parish public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in West Baton Rouge Parish include: Port Allen High School vs. Brusly High School, Brusly High School vs. Port Allen High School, Brusly Middle School vs. Brusly High School
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