For the 2023 school year, there are 82 blue ribbon public schools serving 42,584 students in Louisiana.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Louisiana are Early College Academy, Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies and Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisiana blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Louisiana Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Early College Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
320 Devalcourt Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 521-8956
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 863 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
Math: 91% | Reading: 98%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C. Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,017 students
Rank: #55.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 822 students
Rank: #66.
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2711 Common Street
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 217-4680
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Caddo Parish Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 87% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1601 Viking Drive
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 221-2501
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
South Highlands Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
831 Erie Street
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 865-5119
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1111.
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 86% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2000 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 926-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 83% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
626 Eden Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-7654
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 861-7654
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lsu Laboratory School
Math: 84% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Grades: K-12
| 1,432 students
Rank: #1414.
Caddo Parish Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 79% | Reading: 93%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7635 Cornelious Drive
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 868-6588
Grades: 6-8
| 1,107 students
Rank: #1515.
Lusher Charter School
Charter School
Math: 80% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Grades: K-12
| 1,883 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Grades: 9-12
| 1,607 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 603 students
Rank: #1818.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Math: 70% | Reading: 87%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet
Magnet School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
802 Mayflower
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-6630
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-6630
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
N.s.u. Middle Lab School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 Tarlton Drive Tec Buildin
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Natchitoches, LA 71497
(318) 357-4509
Grades: 6-8
| 166 students
Rank: #2121.
Indian Bayou Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1603 La Highway 700
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Rayne, LA 70578
(337) 334-4070
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #2222.
Tchefuncte Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Grades: 4-6
| 615 students
Rank: #2323.
Stockwell Place Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5801 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5820
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 549-5820
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Erath High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
808 South Broadway
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Erath, LA 70533
(337) 937-8451
Grades: 9-12
| 533 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Vincent Settlement Road
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Sulphur, LA 70663
(337) 217-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #2626.
Sixth Ward Middle School
Math: 52% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1865 Choctaw Road
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Thibodaux, LA 70301
(985) 633-2449
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Folsom Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
82144 Highway 25
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
Grades: PK-5
| 373 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Forest Heights Academy Of Excellence
Magnet School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 Sumrall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Baton Rouge, LA 70812
(225) 355-5681
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Forked Island/e. Broussard Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19635 Columbus Road
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Abbeville, LA 70510
(337) 642-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 272 students
Rank: #3030.
Rosepine High School
Math: 60% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
502 Louisiana Avenue
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Rosepine, LA 70659
(337) 463-6079
Grades: 7-12
| 547 students
Rank: #3131.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Magnet School
Math: 51% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Marlbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Grades: 6-8
| 775 students
Rank: #3232.
Avoyelles Public Charter School
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Longfellow Rd
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Mansura, LA 71350
(318) 240-8285
Grades: K-12
| 669 students
Rank: #3333.
North Desoto High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2571 Hwy. 171
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Stonewall, LA 71078
(318) 925-6917
Grades: 8-12
| 739 students
Rank: #3434.
Sterlington Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9040 Highway 165 North
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Sterlington, LA 71280
(318) 432-2050
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Anacoco High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4740 Port Arthur Avenue
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Anacoco, LA 71403
(337) 239-3039
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Louisiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Louisiana include Early College Academy, Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies and Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Louisiana?
82 blue ribbon public schools are located in Louisiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisiana?
Louisiana blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 56% (majority Black).
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