3,179
Preschools
1,633
Elementary Schools
1,165
Middle Schools
679
High Schools
1,232
Public District Schools
2,680
Private Schools
4,115
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
June 11, 2024
My child was at SCS for many years. While her elementary days were great, great teachers (except for one), middle school was terrible. Homework all night, no communication from teachers to parents,... More
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St. Cecilia School
Parent / Guardian
June 10, 2024
The principal, Ms. Brown, is only concerned about those students who are in the Magnet or Great Scholars program all others are a nuisance to her and her staff. Have an other older son that went... More
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Woodlawn Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
June 07, 2024
I went to the school in the 70s. They would not give me the time of day to help me with my learning. I still resent the school to this day and the kids that went there, still hate them all!!!!!!
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Visitation Of Our Lady School