For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,794 students in 70403, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70403, LA are Hammond Westside Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet and O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70403 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70403, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70403, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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 elementary schools in 70403, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70403, LA include Hammond Westside Montessori, Woodland Park Magnet and O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70403?
3 public elementary schools are located in 70403.
What is the racial composition of students in 70403?
70403 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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