For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 873 students in Zachary, LA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Zachary, LA is Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zachary, LA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Zachary have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Zachary, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Gr: 7-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Zachary, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Zachary, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Zachary, LA include Northwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Zachary?
1 public middle schools are located in Zachary.
What is the racial composition of students in Zachary?
Zachary public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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