For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,135 students in 70817, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70817, LA are Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Shenandoah Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70817 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70817, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70817, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Grades: K-9
| 928 students
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8160 Antioch Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Grades: 6-8
| 842 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70817, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70817, LA include Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Shenandoah Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70817?
4 public elementary schools are located in 70817.
What is the racial composition of students in 70817?
70817 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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