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6.1 avg / 10

Best Schools in Hammond, Louisiana

10 schools · 7 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High

Public: 6
Private: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.1/10
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Choosing a school in Hammond?

Use this page to compare every school in Hammond by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Hammond Eastside Magnet

8.1/10

Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Oaks Montessori School

8.1/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Hammond Westside Montessori

7.7/10

Elementary · Tangipahoa Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Hammond for 2026 are Hammond Eastside Magnet (8.1/10), Oaks Montessori School (8.1/10), and Hammond Westside Montessori (7.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

10

6 public · 4 private

Avg Score

6.1

out of 10

Median Home

$217,200

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Hammond

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Hammond Eastside Magnet 8.1 / 10
2 Oaks Montessori School 8.1 / 10
3 Hammond Westside Montessori 7.7 / 10
4 Southeastern La University Lab School 7.0 / 10
5 Trafton Academy at Hammond 6.6 / 10
6 St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School 6.1 / 10
7 Holy Ghost School 5.7 / 10
8 Hammond High Magnet School 4.5 / 10
9 Greenville Park Leadership Academy 3.9 / 10
10 Woodland Park Magnet 3.5 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.1/10

40% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$50,771

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$217,200

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
59%

Of occupied housing units

How Hammond compares

Louisiana rank

#83 of 137

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Louisiana avg (6.3)

Median household income

$51k

87% of Louisiana median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Hammond, Louisiana

Hammond, Louisiana is home to 10 schools, including 6 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.1 out of 10, schools in Hammond show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Hammond is Hammond Eastside Magnet with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Hammond is served by 1 school district: Tangipahoa Parish. These districts collectively serve 20,513 students.

Hammond's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $50,771. The poverty rate in the area is 26.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Elementary Schools

7 schools
# School Rating
1 1,391 students · Pre-K–8th 8.1
2 1,075 students · Pre-K–8th 7.7
3 259 students · Pre-K–8th 7.0
4 506 students · Pre-K–3rd 3.5
Private Schools 3 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 59 students · Pre-K–8th 8.1
2 217 students · Pre-K–8th 6.6
3 495 students · Pre-K–8th 5.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 453 students · 4th–8th 3.9

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 1,772 students · 9th–12th 4.5
Private Schools 1 school

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 297 students · 9th–12th 6.1

Schools in Hammond

Hammond, Louisiana · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes

Median Income

$50,771

Median Home Value

$217,200

Median Rent

$985/mo

Population

54,595

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

59%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

26.3%

Community Profile

Hammond has a median household income of $50,771. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $217,200, with a median rent of $985/month. The area has a poverty rate of 26.3%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Hammond, Louisiana

How many schools are in Hammond, Louisiana?

Hammond has 10 schools, including 6 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Hammond, Louisiana?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hammond is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Hammond, Louisiana?

The top-ranked school in Hammond on MySchoolScout is Hammond Eastside Magnet with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Hammond, Louisiana?

The top-ranked elementary school in Hammond on MySchoolScout is Hammond Eastside Magnet with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Hammond, Louisiana?

The top-ranked middle school in Hammond on MySchoolScout is Greenville Park Leadership Academy with a composite score of 3.9/10.

What is the best high school in Hammond, Louisiana?

The top-ranked high school in Hammond on MySchoolScout is St Thomas Aquinas Regional Catholic High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Hammond, Louisiana?

Hammond is served by 1 school district: Tangipahoa Parish.

What is the education level in Hammond, Louisiana?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Hammond have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Hammond, Louisiana?

The median household income in Hammond is approximately $50,771 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Hammond, Louisiana?

Yes, Hammond has 4 private schools alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is Oaks Montessori School with a score of 8.1/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hammond, Louisiana?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hammond is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hammond, Louisiana?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.