For the 2025 school year, there are 49 public middle schools serving 30,101 students in Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA are Mayfair Laboratory School, Lsu Laboratory School and Sherwood Middle Academic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baton Rouge, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Baton Rouge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Baton Rouge, LA (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.
Lsu Laboratory School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
45 Dalrymple Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
(225) 578-3221
Gr: K-12 | 1,515 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Middle Academic Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Marlbrook Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-3090
Gr: 6-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Belfair Montessori School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4451 Fairfields Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 356-6191
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Basis Baton Rouge Materra Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7550 Mccall Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 394-9576
Gr: K-9 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 186:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Mckinley Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1550 Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 388-0089
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #77.
Central Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12656 Sullivan Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
(225) 261-2237
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Glasgow Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1676 Glasgow Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 925-2942
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Impact Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 Lavey Ln.
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Baton Rouge, LA 70874
(225) 308-9565
Gr: PK-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Southern University Laboratory Virtual School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: K-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 348:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14939 Tiger Bend Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
(225) 751-0436
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Thrive Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Brightside Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 367-6855
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1313.
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
University View Academy Inc. (Frm La Connections)
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Valley Creek Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 421-2900
Gr: K-12 | 4,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Arlington Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6125 Winbourne Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 766-8188
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1717.
Southern University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Swan Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
(225) 771-3490
Gr: PK-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1818.
Geo Prep Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 927-1500
Gr: K-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #1919.
Westdale Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Helix Aviation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Airpark Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 773-4925
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2121.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Bogan Walk
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 344-2145
Gr: PK-7 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Community School For Apprenticeship Learning
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Madison Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 336-1410
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 336-1410
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5454 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Gr: K-8 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Crestworth Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 778-1317
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 778-1317
Gr: PK-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Ebr Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
802 Mayflower Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 478-9264
Gr: PK-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
Idea Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7800 Innovation Park Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 953-7963
Gr: K-11 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Jefferson Terrace Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Upton Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-3210
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(225) 293-3210
Gr: PK-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Helix Legal Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
339 Florida Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
(225) 773-4925
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Park Forest Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3760 Aletha Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-6650
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225) 275-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Istrouma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3730 Winbourne
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 636-2686
Gr: 6-12 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Idea Bridge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 North Airway Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 778-9091
Gr: K-11 | 1,119 student Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
12000 Goodwood Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 925-1247
Gr: 12
5555 Beechwood Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3461
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2401 72nd Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 357-3371
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
5300 Monarch Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 892-2563
Gr: K-2 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5300 Monarch Avenue Bldg 800
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 771-8128
Gr: 6-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
7802 Howell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 364-9805
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2555 Desoto Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 922-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4375 East Brookstown
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-0382
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
4375 Brookstown Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-6556
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1222 East Buchanan
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 343-4585
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
1000 N. 23rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 239-7506
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Boys (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Capitol Pre-college Academy For Girls (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1000 North 23rd St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 383-0353
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4375 East Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 342-5252
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Celerity Crestworth Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 290-1564
Gr: K-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Children's Charter Middle School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1143 North St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Children's Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1143 North Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-9273
Gr: PK-5
12000 Goodwood Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(504) 922-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Democracy Prep Baton Rouge (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4055 Prescott Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 372-2037
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
East Baton Rouge Arts And Technology School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
101 Saint Ferdinand Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 389-0868
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
East Baton Rouge Laboratory Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3730 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 355-4680
Gr: 8-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5959 Cadillac St
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Baton Rouge, LA 70811
(225) 356-0256
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1650 North Acadian Thruway Eas
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
(225) 387-5224
Gr: K-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc. (Closed 2023)
Charter School
21490 B Highway 40
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 267-7318
Gr: K-8
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8600 Elm Grove Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4267
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
6125 Winbourne Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-0104
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Istrouma Middle Magnet School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
2500 Erie Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 357-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Baton Rouge, LA include Mayfair Laboratory School, Lsu Laboratory School and Sherwood Middle Academic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Baton Rouge?
49 public middle schools are located in Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Baton Rouge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Baton Rouge include: Westdale Middle School vs. Glasgow Middle School, Glasgow Middle School vs. Westdale Middle School, Southeast Middle School vs. Woodlawn Middle School
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