Best Schools in Laplace, LA
Laplace, LA has 21 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 14,633 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Laplace meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Laplace, LA
The top high schools in Laplace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Destrehan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1482 Students
2. Ponchatoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students
3. East St. John High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
4. West St. John High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 200 Students
Best Middle Schools in Laplace, LA
The top middle schools in Laplace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
2. Ponchatoula Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 770 Students
3. Martha Vinyard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 733 Students
4. East St. John Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 392 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Laplace, LA
The top elementary schools in Laplace, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 530 Students
2. John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 371 Students
3. Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 754 Students
4. D.c. Reeves Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 678 Students
5. Chateau Estates School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 660 Students
6. Emily C. Watkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 495 Students
7. Laplace Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 787 Students
8. St Joan Of Arc Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joan Of Arc Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 291 Students
9. Fifth Ward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 362 Students
10. Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ascension Of Our Lord Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 150 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Laplace, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Laplace, LA has a total population of 32,832 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Laplace, 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 Laplace, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Laplace, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Laplace, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Laplace, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Laplace, LA
How many schools are in Laplace, LA?
Laplace, LA has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 14,633 students in total.
How do schools in Laplace perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Laplace score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Laplace meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Laplace?
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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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Laplace
5 of 5 schools in Laplace carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Laplace. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Emily C Watkins Elementary
- John L Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
- Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School
- Laplace Elementary School