For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,516 students in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Scotlandville are Progress Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Progress Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Rank: #33.
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Rank: #44.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Grades: 9-12
| 898 students
Rank: #55.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Grades: PK-12
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Idea University Prep
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Plank Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 364-9805
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 364-9805
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA include Progress Elementary School, Ryan Elementary School and Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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