Best Public Schools in Amite, LA (2025-26)

Best Amite Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in Amite, LA (there are , serving 672 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Amite, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

The top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA are Amite High Magnet, Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Amite, LA public schools have an score of 12% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Amite, LA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Amite High Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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403 South Laurel Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9301

Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Rank: #22.

Amite Elementary Magnet School

Magnet School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953

Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #33.

Amite Westside Middle Magnet

Magnet School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
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401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073

Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Amite, Louisiana

Amite, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Northwood High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989

Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA?

The top-ranked public schools in Amite, LA include Amite High Magnet, Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.

How many public schools are located in Amite?

3 public schools are located in Amite.

What percentage of students in Amite go to public school?

63% of all K-12 students in Amite are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).

What is the racial composition of students in Amite?

Amite public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).