For the 2023 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,966 students in 70068, LA (there are 3 private schools, serving 935 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 70068, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70068, LA are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Laplace Elementary School and Emily C. Watkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70068 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 70068, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Best 70068, LA Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
182 West Fifth Street
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Laplace Elementary School
Math: 10% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Grades: PK-13
| 863 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 731 students
Rank: #55.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
Math: 6% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
Grades: 5-8
| 442 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70068, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70068, LA are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Laplace Elementary School and Emily C. Watkins Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70068, LA?
5 public schools are located in 70068, LA.
What percentage of students in 70068, LA go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 70068, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70068, LA?
70068, LA minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 56% (majority Black).
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