For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,079 students in Baker, LA (there are , serving 519 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Baker, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Baker, LA are Brownfields Elementary School, Advantage Charter Academy and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Baker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baker, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownfields Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #22.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
White Hills Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Baker High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1259
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1259
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #66.
Baker Heights Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #77.
Baker Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
Geo Prep Baker
Charter School
13855 Plank Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 533-6829
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 533-6829
Grades: K-2
| 89 students
Baker, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baker Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6009 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baker, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Baker, LA include Brownfields Elementary School, Advantage Charter Academy and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in Baker?
8 public schools are located in Baker.
What percentage of students in Baker go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Baker are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baker?
Baker public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Baker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baker include: Baker Middle School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs. Baker Middle School, White Hills Elementary School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
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