For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,455 students in 70546, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 227 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 70546, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70546, LA are Hathaway High School, Jennings Elementary School and Jennings High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70546 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70546, LA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70546, LA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hathaway High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Pine Island Highway
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4452
Gr: PK-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Jennings Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1603 South Lake Arthur Ave.
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-4972
Gr: PK-6 | 1,033 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Jennings High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2310 N Sherman Street
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0642
Gr: 7-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
70546, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-0823
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
208 East Shankland Avenue
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Jennings, LA 70546
(337) 824-1235
Gr: PK-2 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70546, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70546, LA include Hathaway High School, Jennings Elementary School and Jennings High School.
How many public schools are located in 70546?
3 public schools are located in 70546.
What percentage of students in 70546 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 70546 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70546?
70546 public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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