For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,099 students in 70810, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,685 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in 70810, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70810, LA are Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70810 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70810, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70810, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 819 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Harveston
Charter School
11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Gr: K-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Kenilworth Science And Technology Academy
Charter School
8716 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-8111
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-8111
Gr: K-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70810, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70810, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 70810?
6 public schools are located in 70810.
What percentage of students in 70810 go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in 70810 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70810?
70810 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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