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St. John The Baptist Parish School District

118 West Tenth Street
Reserve, LA 70084-6202
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

St. John The Baptist Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,429 students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public Schools in St. John The Baptist Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,331 Schools
# Students
5,429 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
436 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. John The Baptist Parish School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 180 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 66% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (LA)
#104 out of 193 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
20%
34%
28%
42%
12%
27%
(22-23)
66%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
17%
11%
% Black
71%
41%
% White
9%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,495 is higher than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,847 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (LA)
Total Revenue
$95 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,495
$15,176
Spending / Student
$16,847
$14,514

Best St. John The Baptist Parish School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
182 West Fifth Street
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 651-3700
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: #22.
Emily C. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
938 La Highway 628
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-1593
Grades: PK-8
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3328 Hwy 51
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-2003
Grades: PK-8
| 802 students
Rank: #44.
East St. John High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
#1 Wildcat Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4226
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #55.
Laplace Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
393 Greenwood Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 652-5552
Grades: PK-8
| 781 students
Rank: #66.
Fifth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
158 Panther Drive
Reserve, LA 70084
(985) 536-4221
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2555 La Hwy. 18
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3347
Grades: PK-7
| 203 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
West St. John High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
480 La Hwy 3127
Edgard, LA 70049
(985) 497-3271
Grades: 8-12
| 193 students
Rank: #99.
Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Hwy 54
Garyville, LA 70051
(985) 535-5400
Grades: PK-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
East St. John Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Ory Drive
La Place, LA 70068
(985) 536-8450
Grades: 5-8
| 355 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,429 students.
What is the rank of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District is ranked #105 out of 180 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Louisiana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
71% of St. John The Baptist Parish School District students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. John The Baptist Parish School District?
St. John The Baptist Parish School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is St. John The Baptist Parish School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,847 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-13
  • Enrollment: 5,429 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : 66% (Btm 50% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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