For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,685 students in 70460, LA (there are , serving 508 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 70460, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70460, LA are Bayou Woods Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70460 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70460, LA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70460, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Carolyn Park Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35708 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-8593
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-8593
Gr: 4-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
70460, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Slidell Pathways School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
38275 Fifth Ave
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-5729
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70460, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70460, LA include Bayou Woods Elementary School, Alton Elementary School and Henry Mayfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 70460?
4 public schools are located in 70460.
What percentage of students in 70460 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 70460 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70460?
70460 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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