Best 70443 Louisiana Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,379 students in 70443, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 70443, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70443, LA are Independence High Magnet, Independence Leadership Academy and Independence Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70443 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70443, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70443, LA Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Grades: 7-12
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Leadership Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
221 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Grades: PK-6
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 West Second Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Grades: 5-8
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 W 2nd St
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 70443, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70443, LA include Independence High Magnet, Independence Leadership Academy and Independence Magnet.
How many public schools are located in 70443?
4 public schools are located in 70443.
What percentage of students in 70443 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 70443 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70443?
70443 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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