For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,249 students in 70816, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA are Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70816 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70816, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70816, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5660 Park Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Wedgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2330 Aspenwood Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-7301
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10187 Twin Cedars
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 293-9950
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Lanier Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4705 Lanier Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 308-3273
Gr: PK-7 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Southeast Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15000 Harrells Ferry
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 753-5930
Gr: 6-8 | 983 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Gr: PK-7 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #77.
Zion City School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5959 Cadillac Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 771-8128
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
Baton Rouge Ochsner Discovery
Charter School
17255 S Harrells Ferry Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70816, LA include Parkview Elementary School, Wedgewood Elementary School and Cedarcrest-southmoor Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70816?
8 public elementary schools are located in 70816.
What is the racial composition of students in 70816?
70816 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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