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Best Schools in 70802, LA
70802, LA has 26 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,599 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 70802 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70802, LA
The top high schools in 70802, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Preparatory Academy
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Community School For Apprenticeship Learning Inc. • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 581 Students
2. Mckinley Senior High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 920 Students
3. Broadmoor Senior High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 918 Students
4. Istrouma High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 662 Students
5. Tara High School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
6. Capitol High School
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Rsd-capitol Education Foundation • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70802, LA
The top middle schools in 70802, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mckinley Middle Magnet School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students
2. Glasgow Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 550 Students
3. Westdale Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 757 Students
4. Community School For Apprenticeship Learning
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
5. Eva Legard Learning Center
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 43 Students
6. Capitol Middle School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70802, LA
The top elementary schools in 70802, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Baton Rouge Center For Visual And Performing Arts
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
2. Belfair Montessori School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 264 Students
3. Csal Elementary
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 228 Students
4. Park Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 336 Students
5. Bernard Terrace Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 283 Students
6. The Dufrocq School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 488 Students
7. Capitol Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
8. Melrose Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 330 Students
9. St Francis Xavier Catholic School
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St Francis Xavier Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 84 Students
10. Buchanan Elementary School
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East Baton Rouge Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70802, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70802, LA has a total population of 24,783 with 42% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70802, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70802, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
54.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
43.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70802, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70802, LA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 70802, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70802, LA
How many schools are in 70802, LA?
70802, LA has 26 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,599 students in total.
How do schools in 70802 perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in 70802 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 70802 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70802?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations