For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,835 students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public schools in South Baton Rouge are Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and Helix Aviation Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 504 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Grades: 6-8
| 183 students
Rank: #44.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 871 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and Helix Aviation Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge 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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