For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,707 students in Baker, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baker, LA are Brownfields Elementary School, Advantage Charter Academy and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baker, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baker have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Baker, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownfields Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Gr: K-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Road
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
White Hills Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Bentley Drive
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5891
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Baker Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3750 Harding Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-1493
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Baker Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-5924
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Geo Prep Baker
Charter School
13855 Plank Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 533-6829
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 533-6829
Gr: K-2 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Baker, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baker Alternative School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6009 Groom Rd
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 774-9055
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
2550 South Street
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Baker, LA 70714
(225) 775-0550
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Baker, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baker, LA include Brownfields Elementary School, Advantage Charter Academy and Park Ridge Academic Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baker?
7 public elementary schools are located in Baker.
What is the racial composition of students in Baker?
Baker public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Baker are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Baker include: Baker Middle School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, White Hills Elementary School vs. Park Ridge Academic Magnet School, Park Ridge Academic Magnet School vs. Baker Middle School
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