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Best Lower Third Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Peabody Montessori Elementary School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
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Top 20%

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2416 3rd Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 442-5012

Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #22.

Peabody Magnet High School

Magnet School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2727 Jones Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 448-3457

Gr: 9-12 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

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).