For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,249 students in 70816, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA are Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70816 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70816, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Gr: PK-7 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Zion City School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA include Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70816?
8 public elementary schools are located in 70816.
What is the racial composition of students in 70816?
70816 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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