2023 Best Public Schools in Garden District

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.02 out of 5  735 reviews

Senior: Attending Baton Rouge Magnet High School has allowed me ample opportunity to make a name for myself on a national level in terms of having the necessary resources available to strengthen my academic merit status. Attending a school with students from all over the globe with a mixture of socioeconomic backgrounds, religious beliefs, genders, and ethnicities was an absolute privilege. The diversity displayed at this school has opened my eyes to the beauty cloaked under humanity's differences. The teachers devote their time outside of the designated class period in order to help students master a topic that they have difficulty understanding, and for that, I couldn't be more grateful. Grades 9th-12th have proven the most transformative years of my life thus far and were it not for the unfaltering support system openly given at BRMHS, my high school experience would not have been nearly as impactful nor incredible!... Read 735 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,607

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Baton Rouge, LA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  89 reviews

Senior: I have been at Uhigh for 13 years and I have made a lot of great friends and memories! I love my teachers, however, some of them are a little strict over the dress code. Besides my friends, I will miss my teachers the most! I made the best bonds with them and I feel like I can go to them for anything! They care about their students! Your work ethic has to be very strong and high to go here, but it’s worth it in the end because I will have 18 credits when I go to college! I am involved in 10 different fun, welcoming clubs and I am on the women’s soccer team! The Laboratory School provides a lot of opportunities for their students as well. Seniors have the option of getting out of school at 12:40, which is really helpful when there are college applications due. One thing I would acknowledge Uhigh to invest in would be a bigger school parking lot. Some people are unable to find parking when they get to school at a reasonable time. Overall, it has been a great place for me to grow!... Read 89 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,432

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Central Community Public Schools, LA•

• 1-2

• grade A

• Students 663

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 441

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: We have been very happy with Mayfair Lab School. I currently have two elementary students who are thriving, even during the COVID pandemic. The teachers are so hands on and always so helpful and encouraging. Great curriculum with a well educated staff to teach it. Very much a small close knit community with lots of hands on parents and an active PTA.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 462

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.63 out of 5  24 reviews

Works Here: A challenging and rigorous curriculum will help your child become successful not only in the classroom, but in life. Those students who are willing to push themselves and take risk learn that they can achieve their goals. A good sports program with swimming, volleyball, g\b basketball, g\b track, g\b cross country. The band, choir, and strings are second to none. These groups compete in festivals around the country earning high marks and even out scoring high school programs. Electives include video editing, pre-law, forensics, robotics, and marine science to name a few. Every student has their own Chrome book to use throughout the day. School has a very diverse population. Foreign languages include Spanish, French, and Chinese.... Read 24 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  120 reviews

Senior: I am currently a senior at Liberty Magnet. My overall experience for the past three years has been very satisfactory. Most of the staff is willing to work with students to achieve whatever goals that student has set for themselves. Whether it be counselors or teachers, the staff connects with the student body beyond just academics. The overall supportive energy from the school is welcoming and I can't wait for my last year!... Read 120 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,177

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

• grade A minus

• Students 473

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Parent: This is an amazing school. All the staff know each child by name and are always involved. I am not sure where this site got the student info, but there is way more diversity than it shows. There are three different language tracks to choose from. We now have students at two campuses. This is a growing little community. Greatful that I found this school.... Read 1 review

• grade B+

• Students 492

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Parent: McKinley Middle Magnet is a solid choice for middle school. They offer a wide variety of programs in the arts such as theater, dance, painting, piano, music, etc. They also have a rigorous academic curriculum with advanced courses offered in Science and Math. The McKinley has a very rich culture. They are also one of the few middle schools in the region that encourages international travel. The students have traveled to China, Italy, France, Costa Rico and several other countries. A quality public school in East Baton Rouge.... Read 9 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 743

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

• grade B

• Students 414

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Freshman: Wow I love it 10/10 wowowowoowow Great school super swagalicious and groovy /nsrs Stream will wood on spotify... Read 3 reviews

• grade B

• Students 797

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Parent: I enjoyed the coursework offered at SPEMA. The school has a family atmosphere. The Robotic program ROCKS!... Read 1 review

• grade B minus

• Students 385

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

• grade B minus

• Students 304

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: I feel that Dufrocq School are preparing all students to be successful as they approach each grade. They are in an environment that put education first and balance recess within the day.... Read 2 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 569

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-8

• grade C+

• Students 287

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Baton Rouge, LA•

• Public School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  47 reviews

Senior: My experience as a Madison prep charger will forever be a life changing experience that I would never forget. Down to the teachers, the students, and other staff members who helped me achieve my success today. The campus is very diverse, and nobody is looked at differently or judged by their looks, but are judged by the content of their character.Growing up continuing through my school career I struggled with testing anxiety, and sometimes social anxiety. My mountain I'm still trying to overcome is the infamous Act test. I've studied for this test day and night until I couldn't study any more. Madison Prep has helped me accomplish A few months later I was accepted into the prestigious Dillard University in New Orleans. My educational goal is to receive a masters in psychology. I’ve flourished and my mind has become so incassable through high school. My mom always told me if you have knowledge nobody can take that away from you.... Read 47 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 608

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.9 out of 5  10 reviews

Alum: Westdale Middle is an amazing school all around. the diversity at westdale is wonderful, the foreign language kids, gifted and great scholars kids are mixed with the traditional kids and they get to learn from each other. the teachers and like a set of at school parents, they will give their all to help you. the sports at Westdale is one of the greatest middle school spots teams in EBR.... Read 10 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 854

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-5

• grade C+

• Students 400

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Baker, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade C+

• Students 404

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Baton Rouge, LA•

• Public School•

• K-8

• grade C+

• Students 717

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Baton Rouge, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  43 reviews

Senior: I love school. It's a great place. The atmosphere is amazing and the students are so nice and friendly. We love to go to events and support each other all the time. We frequently cheer for each other at the events. I like to go to the football games on campus and cheer with the crowds. We dance and sing and have a good time. The teachers are also amazing at teaching. They take time out of their days during office hours to help their students that are struggling in class and aren't afraid to answer questions.... Read 43 reviews

• grade C+

• Students 331

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-7

• grade C

• Students 219

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Baton Rouge, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-7

• grade C

• Students 268

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• East Baton Rouge Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  225 reviews

Alum: Best part of McKinley the history friends football games and homecoming. Worst part is the location but I always felt safe... Read 225 reviews

• grade C

• Students 1,012

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1