For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in Amite, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 672 private students). 63% 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 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Amite, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Amite High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
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
| 289 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?
3 public schools are located in Amite.
What percentage of students in Amite go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Amite are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amite?
Amite public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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