For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,230 students in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lower Third are Peabody Montessori Elementary School and Peabody Magnet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peabody Montessori Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012
Gr: PK-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Peabody Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457
Gr: 9-12 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria, LA include Peabody Montessori Elementary School and Peabody Magnet High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria?
the neighborhood of Lower Third, Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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