Best elementary schools in Baton Rouge (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 54 schools in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 196Mayfair Laboratory SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary99.5% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 293B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion MagnetBaton Rouge · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 557 students
- 387Westdale Heights Academic Magnet SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary99.5% Math proficiency · 453 students
- 479Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing ArtsBaton Rouge · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 594 students
- 579Shenandoah Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary84% Math proficiency · 584 students
- 678Woodlawn ElementaryBaton Rouge · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 778Parkview Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 877Forest Heights Academy of ExcellenceBaton Rouge · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 973Belfair Montessori SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 1072LaSalle Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 338 students
- 1171The Dufrocq SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1270Audubon Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 495 students
- 1366Great Hearts HarvestonBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary62% Free/reduced-price lunch · 579 students
- 1465Brownfields Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 1564Magnolia Woods Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 409 students
- 1664Tanglewood Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary55.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 622 students
- 1762Park Forest Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 474 students
- 1862Crestworth Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 427 students
- 1962Wildwood Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary48% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 2062Bernard Terrace Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 240 students
- 2161Highland Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 2260Lanier Elementary School A Redesign SchoolBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary67% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 2360Twin Oaks Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 417 students
- 2459Jefferson Terrace AcademyBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 2558Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 2657Riveroaks Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 492 students
- 2756Greenbrier Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 2856GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton RougeBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary53% Math proficiency · 769 students
- 2956Westminster Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 208 students
- 3055Melrose Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 227 students
- 3155Progress Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 3255Villa del Rey Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 387 students
- 3355Sharon Hills Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 213 students
- 3454Ryan Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 205 students
- 3554Baton Rouge Ochsner DiscoveryBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary69.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 316 students
- 3653Glen Oaks Park Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 415 students
- 3751Broadmoor Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary51% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 3848Capitol Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 321 students
- 3948LaBelle Aire Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 4045McKinley ElementaryBaton Rouge · Public Elementary78.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 628 students
- 4145Wedgewood Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 4245Park Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 4344Merrydale Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 242 students
- 4443Claiborne Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 4542Kenilworth Science and Technology AcademyBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary82.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 694 students
- 4641Inspire Charter AcademyBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary53% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 4740GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton RougeBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary44% Math proficiency · 686 students
- 4838Dalton Elementary School A Redesign SchoolBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 189 students
- 4938South Baton Rouge Charter AcademyBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary44% Math proficiency · 819 students
- 5028Winbourne Elementary SchoolBaton Rouge · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 5126BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid CityBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary67.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 423 students
- 5222J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership AcademyBaton Rouge · Public Elementary99.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 121 students
- 5320Prescott K-8 AcademyBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary94.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 426 students
- 5416CSAL ElementaryBaton Rouge · Charter Elementary84.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 288 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayfair Laboratory School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 95.9 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 2 | B. R. Foreign Language Acad. Immersion Magnet Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 92.8 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 557 |
| 3 | Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 87.0 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 453 |
| 4 | Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 594 |
| 5 | Shenandoah Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.3 Top 25% | 84% Math proficiency | 584 |
| 6 | Woodlawn Elementary Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 7 | Parkview Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77.5 Top 25% | 80% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 8 | Forest Heights Academy of Excellence Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 77.0 Top 25% | 86% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 9 | Belfair Montessori School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 72.8 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 10 | LaSalle Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 338 |
| 11 | The Dufrocq School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.0 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 12 | Audubon Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 495 |
| 13 | Great Hearts Harveston Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 66.2 Top 50% | 62% Free/reduced-price lunch | 579 |
| 14 | Brownfields Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.0 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 15 | Magnolia Woods Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.3 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 409 |
| 16 | Tanglewood Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades 1–2 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 55.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 622 |
| 17 | Park Forest Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 474 |
| 18 | Crestworth Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 427 |
| 19 | Wildwood Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 20 | Bernard Terrace Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 240 |
| 21 | Highland Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.4 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 22 | Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 60.0 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 23 | Twin Oaks Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 59.9 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 417 |
| 24 | Jefferson Terrace Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 59.2 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 25 | Cedarcrest-Southmoor Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 26 | Riveroaks Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.4 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 492 |
| 27 | Greenbrier Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 28 | GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 55.6 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 29 | Westminster Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.6 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 208 |
| 30 | Melrose Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 31 | Progress Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 32 | Villa del Rey Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 387 |
| 33 | Sharon Hills Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 213 |
| 34 | Ryan Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 54.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 205 |
| 35 | Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 53.9 Top 50% | 69.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 316 |
| 36 | Glen Oaks Park Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52.5 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 415 |
| 37 | Broadmoor Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 38 | Capitol Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.3 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 321 |
| 39 | LaBelle Aire Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 40 | McKinley Elementary Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.0 Lower 50% | 78.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 628 |
| 41 | Wedgewood Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 45.0 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 42 | Park Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 43 | Merrydale Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 44.3 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 242 |
| 44 | Claiborne Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 45 | Kenilworth Science and Technology Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 42.4 Lower 50% | 82.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 694 |
| 46 | Inspire Charter Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 41.1 Lower 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 47 | GEO Prep Mid-City of Greater Baton Rouge Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 39.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 686 |
| 48 | Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 37.7 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 189 |
| 49 | South Baton Rouge Charter Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 37.5 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 819 |
| 50 | Winbourne Elementary School Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.7 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 51 | BASIS Baton Rouge Primary Mid City Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 25.9 Lower 50% | 67.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 423 |
| 52 | J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–7 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 99.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 121 |
| 53 | Prescott K-8 Academy Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 20.3 Lower 50% | 94.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 426 |
| 54 | CSAL Elementary Baton Rouge · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 15.5 Lower 50% | 84.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 288 |
Mayfair Laboratory School in Baton Rouge leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Baton Rouge with a Success Index (US) of 95.9. Of the 54 schools shown, 42 are public, 12 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana elementary schools rankings, every school on the Baton Rouge page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Baton Rouge?
Mayfair Laboratory School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana ranks first among elementary schools in Baton Rouge with a Success Index (US) of 95.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 480).
How are elementary schools in Baton Rouge ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.