3,204
Preschools
1,663
Elementary Schools
1,179
Middle Schools
705
High Schools
1,284
Public District Schools
2,672
Private Schools
4,176
Total Schools
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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Louisiana at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Louisiana offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Louisiana
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Jefferson Parish School District
50,628 students | HARVEY, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
East Baton Rouge Parish School District
43,253 students | BATON ROUGE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 93 schools -
St. Tammany Parish School District
39,559 students | COVINGTON, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 55 schools -
Caddo Parish School District
36,147 students | SHREVEPORT, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 70 schools -
Lafayette Parish School District
32,377 students | LAFAYETTE, LA
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools
Reviews From Schools in Louisiana
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Current student
July 29, 2025
honestly they need better n education people in the whole school new principal she does even do any as a principal she’s never there when you need her in the office or at school the people in the... More
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L.W. Higgins High School
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2025
Morris Jeff Community School is well worth looking into for your little one(s). They have an exponential staff in all areas, but especially the director of special education, Charlotte and her entire... More
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Morris Jeff Community School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 24, 2025
Do not even inquire about this school unless you are 100% sure you want your kid to go. All I did was inquire about a spot, decided against it, and now Im being told he had to "officially withdraw"... More
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Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy