For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 7,793 students in 70808, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA are Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70808 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70808, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70808, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4510 Bawell Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #44.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Grades: 6-8
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| 4,079 students
Rank: #66.
Magnolia Woods Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Maxine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #77.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Sunset Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-1272
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-1272
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kenilworth Science And Technology Academy
Charter School
8716 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Grades: K-8
| 693 students
70808, Louisiana 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Grades: 6-8
| 386 students
9880 Hyacinth Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Grades: 4-8
| 274 students
Southdowns School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Grades: PK
| 68 students
3113 Valley Creek Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2525 Wyandotte St
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 355-6197
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 355-6197
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA include Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70808?
8 public elementary schools are located in 70808.
What is the racial composition of students in 70808?
70808 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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