For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 6,568 students in 70808, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA are Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70808 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70808, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70808, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4510 Bawell Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 343-6630
Gr: PK-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 344-0084
Gr: PK-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
Magnolia Woods Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
760 Maxine Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 769-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
280 Sunset Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-1272
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-1272
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
70808, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7600 Boone Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 766-8111
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
9880 Hyacinth Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 761-7849
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Southdowns School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2050 Hood Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 346-1127
Gr: PK | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70808, LA include Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School, B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet and Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70808?
7 public elementary schools are located in 70808.
What is the racial composition of students in 70808?
70808 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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