Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana (2025)
10 schools · 5,039 students · 10 public · median Enrollment 428.
St. John the Baptist Parish, in Louisiana, has 10 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,039 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle; by sector 10 public.
The median Enrollment across St. John the Baptist Parish's schools is 428, below the Louisiana median of 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary (76.1, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Emily C. Watkins Elementary (63.2, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and West St. John Elementary School (K-7) (60.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are East St. John High School (1,293 students), Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School (754 students), LaPlace Elementary School (710 students).
Schools are spread across 5 citys, with the most in LaPlace (4), Edgard (2), Reserve (2), Laplace (1).
Ranked schools in St. John the Baptist Parish
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 176John L. Ory Communications Magnet ElementaryLaPlace · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 263Emily C. Watkins ElementaryLaplace · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 361West St. John Elementary School (K-7)Edgard · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 188 students
- 461West St. John High SchoolEdgard · Public High62% Math proficiency · 186 students
- 558East St. John High SchoolReserve · Public High66% Math proficiency · 1,293 students
- 657Lake Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolLaPlace · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 754 students
- 752Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.Garyville · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 852LaPlace Elementary SchoolLaPlace · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 949Fifth Ward Elementary SchoolReserve · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 1044East St. John Preparatory AcademyLaPlace · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 318 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary LaPlace · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 76.1 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 2 | Emily C. Watkins Elementary Laplace · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 63.2 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 3 | West St. John Elementary School (K-7) Edgard · Elementary · Grades PK–7 | Public | 60.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 188 |
| 4 | West St. John High School Edgard · High · Grades 8–12 | Public | 60.5 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 186 |
| 5 | East St. John High School Reserve · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 58.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 1,293 |
| 6 | Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School LaPlace · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 754 |
| 7 | Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. Garyville · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 8 | LaPlace Elementary School LaPlace · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 9 | Fifth Ward Elementary School Reserve · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 10 | East St. John Preparatory Academy LaPlace · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 43.7 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 318 |
Compare the top 4 schools in St. John the Baptist Parish side by side →
Citys in St. John the Baptist Parish
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in St. John the Baptist Parish?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is the highest-ranked school in St. John the Baptist Parish with a Success Index (US) of 76.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish has 10 schools (7 elementary, 2 high, 1 middle) educating 5,039 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in St. John the Baptist Parish?
The median Enrollment across schools in St. John the Baptist Parish is 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.