For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 583 students in 70346, LA (there are , serving 466 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in 70346, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70346, LA are Lowery Elementary School and Lowery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70346 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70346, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70346, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowery Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2389-b Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7500
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7500
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Lowery Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2389-a Hwy 1 South
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 391-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
70346, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Amikids Donaldsonville (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 St Patrick St
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-8820
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
406 Lee Ave
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Donaldsonville, LA 70346
(225) 474-2750
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70346, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70346, LA include Lowery Elementary School and Lowery Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 70346?
2 public schools are located in 70346.
What percentage of students in 70346 go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in 70346 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70346?
70346 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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