For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in 70422, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70422, LA are Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70422 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70422, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70422, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Grades: PK-4
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
70422, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70422, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70422, LA include Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70422?
2 public elementary schools are located in 70422.
What is the racial composition of students in 70422?
70422 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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