For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,505 students in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mid City North are Belfair Montessori School, Capitol Elementary School and Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschool average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Grades: PK-8
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Capitol Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Gus Young Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-9364
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #33.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Bogan Walk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Grades: PK-7
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Grades: PK-7
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Claiborne Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4707 Denham Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-9712
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-9712
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge, LA include Belfair Montessori School, Capitol Elementary School and Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge?
5 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Mid City North, Baton Rouge public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public preschools average of 60% (majority Black).
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