For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,585 students in 70817, LA (there are , serving 1,340 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 70817, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70817, LA are Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Shenandoah Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70817 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70817, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70817, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-9 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Shenandoah Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16555 Appomattox Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8160 Antioch Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 756-3681
Gr: PK-5 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 753-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70817, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70817, LA include Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus, Shenandoah Elementary School and Woodlawn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70817?
5 public schools are located in 70817.
What percentage of students in 70817 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 70817 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70817?
70817 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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