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
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Parent / Guardian
May 30, 2024
Horrible. If you have a child with accommodations or an IEP don't allow your child to attend this school. They could care less. Also, if your child is in need of an IEP, you do not want them to start... More
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Wedgewood Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 30, 2024
I pray soo so much for this school. The bully is unreal and goes unnoticed, u less you have a lot of money and know the right people your kids are nothing to them. It’s ashamed that this is a... More
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Covenant Christian Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 29, 2024
I had a pretty subpar high school experience here. The way they deal with bullying in this private school is horrible. In my 4 years of being here I saw the principal punish maybe 2 kids for bullying.... More
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St Therese Academy