Best Public Middle Schools in 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) (2025-26)

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Best 70816 Louisiana Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,394 students in 70816, LA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 70816, LA are Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School, Southeast Middle School and Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 70816 have an score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best 70816, LA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School

Charter School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273

Gr: PK-7 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #22.

Southeast Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
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15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930

Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244

Gr: PK-7 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #44.

Zion City School A Redesign School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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5959 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128

Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70816, LA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 70816, LA include Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School, Southeast Middle School and Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School.

How many public middle schools are located in 70816?

4 public middle schools are located in 70816.

What is the racial composition of students in 70816?

70816 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).