3,181
Preschools
1,634
Elementary Schools
1,168
Middle Schools
680
High Schools
1,233
Public District Schools
2,682
Private Schools
4,117
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Louisiana based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Louisiana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Louisiana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Louisiana
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Jefferson Parish School District
48,160 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 86 schools -
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
40,283 students | BATON ROUGE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 89 schools -
St. Tammany Parish School District
36,820 students | COVINGTON, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Caddo Parish School District
36,153 students | SHREVEPORT, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 70 schools -
Lafayette Parish School District
30,878 students | LAFAYETTE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 44 schools
Reviews From Schools in Louisiana
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
March 26, 2024
This school is very unprofessional and unorganized the principal doesn’t interact with parents AT ALL he doesn’t even speak. He acts as though he is irritated all the time. A lot of kids there aren’t... More
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Jefferson Terrace Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 25, 2024
This school is horrible! The bathrooms are disgusting, the children are ruthless, the school is run down, a few teachers just pick on the kids for no reason, the school is very full of drama, there is... More
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Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 24, 2024
I think it’s a good school I’m gonna try to get in next year with 2 of my friends but idk if I should since it’s an f school but I could give it a try idk well I’ll see I hope it’s a good school!
Review for
T.H. Harris Middle School