For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Helix Legal Academy and Helix Mentorship Steam Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helix Legal Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Helix Mentorship Steam Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 346-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge, LA include Helix Legal Academy and Helix Mentorship Steam Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Baton Rouge public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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