For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 821 students in Baldwin, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA are West St. Mary High School, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School and Raintree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West St. Mary High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Grades: 6-8
| 187 students
Rank: #33.
Raintree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Baldwin, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 Main Street
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-7594
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-7594
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
105 Hatcherson
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-7212
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-7212
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA include West St. Mary High School, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School and Raintree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin?
3 public schools are located in Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin?
Baldwin public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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