3,204
Preschools
1,663
Elementary Schools
1,179
Middle Schools
705
High Schools
1,284
Public District Schools
2,672
Private Schools
4,176
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Louisiana based on a variety of measures. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Louisiana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Louisiana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Louisiana
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Jefferson Parish School District
50,628 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
43,253 students | BATON ROUGE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
St. Tammany Parish School District
39,559 students | COVINGTON, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Caddo Parish School District
36,147 students | SHREVEPORT, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 70 schools -
Lafayette Parish School District
32,377 students | LAFAYETTE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools
Reviews From Schools in Louisiana
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
September 12, 2025
I don't believe this school supports mental health and emotional support well-being. I don't see the empathy at all when a child is stressed or having an emotional breakdown and I feel that they don't... More
Review for
Charles M. Burke Elementary School
Current student
September 12, 2025
Horrible school with disgusting bathrooms, rude staff, and poor teaching.
Review for
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 12, 2025
I had to switch my daughter from Central Park and I see a lot of improvement in her education.
Review for
R. V. Kerr Elementary School