For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,478 students in 70461, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 408 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 70461, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70461, LA are Northshore High School, Little Oak Middle School and Honey Island Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70461 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70461, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70461, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northshore High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Panther Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 649-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,610 students
Rank: #22.
Little Oak Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59241 Rebel Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-6510
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-6510
Grades: 4-6
| 907 students
Rank: #33.
Honey Island Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3557
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3557
Grades: 2-3
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Boyet Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
59295 Rebel Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 643-3775
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 643-3775
Grades: 7-8
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
540 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3033
Grades: PK-1
| 646 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70461, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70461, LA include Northshore High School, Little Oak Middle School and Honey Island Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70461?
5 public schools are located in 70461.
What percentage of students in 70461 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 70461 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70461?
70461 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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