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St. John The Baptist Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,039 students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,308 Schools
# Students
5,039 Students
666,091 Students
# Teachers
397 Teachers
48,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. John The Baptist Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Graduation Rate
66%
82.6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.1%
21%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2004–2014. View full 14-year historical data
% Hispanic
17%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Black
72%
42%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% White
8%
41%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,435 is higher than the state median of $19,683. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,730 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$128 MM
$13,111 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$115 MM
$12,473 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$25,435
$19,683
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,730
$18,725
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best St. John The Baptist Parish School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Gr: PK-7 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
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%
Rank: #99.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Gr: 8-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,039 students.
What is the rank of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District is ranked #106 out of 173 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
72% of St. John The Baptist Parish School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St. John The Baptist Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,730 is higher than the state median of $18,725. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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