For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 873 students in 70791, LA.
The top ranked public middle school in 70791, LA is Northwestern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 70791 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70791, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70791, LA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5200 East Central Avenue
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 654-9201
Gr: 7-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
70791, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Port Hudson Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
205 West Flanacher Rd
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Zachary, LA 70791
(225) 658-7381
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70791, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70791, LA include Northwestern Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70791?
1 public middle schools are located in 70791.
What is the racial composition of students in 70791?
70791 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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