For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,381 students in Hammond, LA (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,617 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Hammond, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hammond, LA are Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond High Magnet School and Hammond Eastside Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hammond, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern La University Lab School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hammond High Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45168 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-7235
Gr: 9-12 | 1,606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45050 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Gr: PK-8 | 1,340 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Hammond Westside Montessori
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Gr: PK-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Woodland Park Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Gr: PK-3 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Jw Davis Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Gr: 4-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 I 55 Service Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Gr: PK-6 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hammond, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hammond, LA include Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond High Magnet School and Hammond Eastside Magnet.
How many public schools are located in Hammond?
7 public schools are located in Hammond.
What percentage of students in Hammond go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Hammond are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hammond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hammond include: Woodland Park Magnet vs. Hammond Westside Montessori, Hammond Westside Montessori vs. Hammond Eastside Magnet, Woodland Park Magnet vs. Southeastern La University Lab School
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