For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,137 students in 70810, LA (there are , serving 1,685 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 70810, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70810, LA are Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70810 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70810, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70810, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayfair Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 761-7849
Gr: K-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Halfway Tree Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-6002
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
South Baton Rouge Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9211 Parkway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 349-7489
Gr: PK-8 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 109:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Great Hearts Harveston
Charter School
11801 Bluebonnet Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 416-7611
Gr: K-7 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
70810, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9880 Hyacinth Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
(225) 766-4377
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70810, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70810, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Wildwood Elementary School and South Baton Rouge Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in 70810?
4 public schools are located in 70810.
What percentage of students in 70810 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 70810 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70810?
70810 public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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