For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,599 students in Reserve, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 672 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in Reserve, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in Reserve, LA are East St. John High School and Fifth Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reserve, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Reserve have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Reserve, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East St. John High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Gr: 9-12 | 1,293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Reserve, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leon Godchaux Alternative Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4283
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
St. John Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1880 Hwy 44
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-1036
Gr: 2-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Reserve, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Reserve, LA include East St. John High School and Fifth Ward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Reserve?
2 public schools are located in Reserve.
What percentage of students in Reserve go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in Reserve are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Reserve?
Reserve public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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