For the 2025-26 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 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence High Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-9436
Gr: 7-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Independence Leadership Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4946
Gr: PK-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Independence Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Second Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-4376
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Tpss Advanced College And Career Magnet Center
Magnet School
300 W 2nd St
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 748-7153
Gr: 11-12
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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