For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 739 students in Amite, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amite, 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.
Amite, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amite have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 Public Elementary Schools in Amite, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amite Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Vernon Avenue
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-6953
Gr: PK-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Amite Westside Middle Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 West Oak Street
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-9073
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Amite, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwood High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
202 Robin St
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Amite, LA 70422
(985) 748-3989
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amite, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amite, LA include Amite Elementary Magnet School and Amite Westside Middle Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amite?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amite.
What is the racial composition of students in Amite?
Amite 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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