For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,819 students in 70084, LA (there are , serving 672 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 70084, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70084, LA are East St. John High School and Fifth Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70084 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70084, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70084, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East St. John High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #22.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
70084, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Grades: 2-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70084, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70084, LA include East St. John High School and Fifth Ward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70084?
2 public schools are located in 70084.
What percentage of students in 70084 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 70084 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70084?
70084 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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