Best Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA has 28 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 17 elementary) serving 19,591 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in St. John the Baptist Parish meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
The top high schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mandeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 Students
2. St. James High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 634 Students
3. Ponchatoula High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2262 Students
4. East St. John High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1459 Students
5. 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 St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
The top middle schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madisonville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 655 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 St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 1505 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. St Peter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Peter School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 80 Students
7. Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 324 Students
8. Vacherie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. James Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 386 Students
9. Champ Cooper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tangipahoa Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 1126 Students
10. Emily C. Watkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. John The Baptist Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA has a total population of 42,477 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. John the Baptist Parish, 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 St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. John the Baptist Parish, 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 St. John the Baptist Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA
How many schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA?
St. John the Baptist Parish, LA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 19,591 students in total.
How do schools in St. John the Baptist Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in St. John the Baptist Parish score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in St. John the Baptist Parish meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. John the Baptist Parish?
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: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations