For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,888 students in 70068, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70068, LA are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Emily C. Watkins Elementary School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70068 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70068, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70068, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
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
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
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-8
| 781 students
Rank: #55.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
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
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70068, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70068, LA include John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School, Emily C. Watkins Elementary School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70068?
5 public middle schools are located in 70068.
What is the racial composition of students in 70068?
70068 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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