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Best 70806 Louisiana Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,422 students in 70806, LA.
The top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA are Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Tara High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 70806 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70806, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70806 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baton Rouge Magnet High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).

Best 70806, LA Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baton Rouge Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2825 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 383-0520
Gr: 9-12 | 1,602 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Collegiate Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
282 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 892-6962
Gr: 9-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Tara High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9002 Whitehall
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 927-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,002 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(855) 644-3247
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Gr: K-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 70806 Louisiana

70806, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
440 N. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Gr: K-2 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 70806, LA include Baton Rouge Magnet High School, Collegiate Baton Rouge and Tara High School.
How many public high schools are located in 70806?
5 public high schools are located in 70806.
What is the racial composition of students in 70806?
70806 public high schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).

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