For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,152 students in Amite, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 781 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in Amite, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Amite, LA are Amite Elementary Magnet School, Amite High Magnet and Amite Westside Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amite, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Amite, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Amite High Magnet
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Amite, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amite, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Amite, LA include Amite Elementary Magnet School, Amite High Magnet and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
How many public schools are located in Amite, LA?
3 public schools are located in Amite, LA.
What percentage of students in Amite, LA go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in Amite, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amite, LA?
Amite, LA public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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