For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 680 students in Baldwin, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA are West St. Mary High School, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School and Raintree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West St. Mary High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18333 Hwy 182 West
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7996
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 924-7996
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Raintree Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 Raintree Drive
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Baldwin, LA 70514
(337) 923-0494
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Baldwin, LA include West St. Mary High School, B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School and Raintree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin?
3 public schools are located in Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin?
Baldwin public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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