For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,667 students in 70810, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70810, LA are Mayfair Laboratory School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70810 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70810, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70810, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 109:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Harveston
Charter School
11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Gr: K-7 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
70810, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70810, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70810, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 70810?
3 public middle schools are located in 70810.
What is the racial composition of students in 70810?
70810 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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