For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in Amite, LA (there are , serving 672 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Amite, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA are Amite High Magnet, Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Amite, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amite High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Amite, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA include Amite High Magnet, Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
How many public schools are located in Amite?
3 public schools are located in Amite.
What percentage of students in Amite go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Amite are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amite?
Amite public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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