Best Schools in Slidell, Louisiana
28 schools · 15 Elementary · 6 Middle · 4 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Slidell?
Use this page to compare every school in Slidell 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.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
Elementary · St. Tammany Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Alton Elementary School
Elementary · St. Tammany Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Boyet Junior High School
Middle · St. Tammany Parish. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Slidell for 2026 are Bayou Woods Elementary School (8.3/10), Alton Elementary School (8.0/10), and Boyet Junior High School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 23 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
28
20 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$226,233
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
28
20 public · 8 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$226,233
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 74% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Slidell schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Slidell
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (23 of 28). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayou Woods Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Alton Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Boyet Junior High School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeside Christian Academy | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Whispering Forest Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Slidell Junior High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Little Oak Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Clearwood Junior High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Carolyn Park Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School | 7.0 / 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
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $73,755
- Median home value
- $226,233
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Avg commute
- 32 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
44% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Slidell compares
Louisiana rank
#66 of 137
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Louisiana avg (6.3)
Median household income
$74k
126% of Louisiana median
Schools in this city
25
About Schools in Slidell, Louisiana
Slidell's 20 ranked public schools average 6.0 out of 10 — honest middle-ground performance that gives parents a clear picture of what to expect across the city. Five schools, 25% of the ranked set, clear the 7-point threshold, creating a meaningful tier of strong options for families who know where to look.
The city's standout performers concentrate at the middle school level. Clearwood Junior High leads with an 8.4 — the highest score among all ranked schools in Slidell. Slidell Junior High follows at 8.3, and Boyet Junior High comes in at 8.0. Three middle schools above 8.0 in the same city is a notable concentration of quality for families with children in those grade years. Cypress Cove Elementary leads the elementary tier at 7.4, and Little Oak Middle rounds out the top five at 7.3.
Below that top five, the remaining 15 schools pull the overall average down to 6.0, which means the gap between Slidell's best and its middle tier is real and wide. Families with address flexibility will find the 7-plus schools worth targeting directly. Checking local attendance boundaries against your specific address is an essential first step before drawing conclusions about which school your children would actually attend.
For parents researching Slidell: middle school options are the city's clearest asset. If your children are approaching those grade levels, the top three junior highs offer genuinely competitive scores. The elementary picture is thinner — only Cypress Cove clears 7.0 — so parents of younger children should factor feeder patterns into their research and confirm whether a strong elementary school routes into those top-rated middle schools. One in four Slidell schools scores 7 or above; the practical task is confirming your address lands inside that tier.
Elementary Schools
15 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 419 students · Pre-K–3rd | 8.3 |
| 2 | 242 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 510 students · Pre-K–3rd | 7.6 |
| 4 | 646 students · Pre-K–1st | 7.1 |
| 5 | 619 students · 2nd–3rd | 6.8 |
| 6 | 319 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 6.5 |
| 7 | 347 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.2 |
| 8 | 737 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 |
| 9 | 478 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 |
| 10 | 793 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.0 |
Show all 15 elementary schools in Slidell
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 696 students · 7th–8th | 8.0 |
| 2 | 769 students · 7th–8th | 7.5 |
| 3 | 907 students · 4th–6th | 7.2 |
| 4 | 667 students · 4th–8th | 7.1 |
| 5 | 231 students · 4th–6th | 7.0 |
| 6 | 764 students · 6th–8th | 4.6 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,610 students · 9th–12th | 6.3 | ||
| 2 | 1,833 students · 9th–12th | 4.5 | ||
| 3 | 1,191 students · 9th–12th | 3.6 | ||
| 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 | 346 students · 8th–12th | 6.0 | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Christian Academy
Private
178 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.8 |
| 2 | First Baptist Christian School
Private
248 students · 1st–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | Harvest Christian Academy
Private
14 students · T1–12th | — |
Schools in Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana · 28 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$73,755
Median Home Value
$226,233
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
Population
94,837
College Educated
26%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
32 min
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Community Profile
Slidell has a median household income of $73,755. It is an area where 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $226,233, with a median rent of $1,270/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.2%. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Louisiana
- Elementary
- 15
- Middle
- 6
- High
- 4
- Other
- 3
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Louisiana
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Slidell, Louisiana
How many schools are in Slidell, Louisiana?
Slidell has 28 schools, including 20 public and 8 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Slidell, Louisiana?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Slidell is 6.4 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 Slidell, Louisiana?
The top-ranked school in Slidell on MySchoolScout is Bayou Woods Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Slidell, Louisiana?
The top-ranked elementary school in Slidell on MySchoolScout is Bayou Woods Elementary School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best middle school in Slidell, Louisiana?
The top-ranked middle school in Slidell on MySchoolScout is Boyet Junior High School with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What is the best high school in Slidell, Louisiana?
The top-ranked high school in Slidell on MySchoolScout is Northshore High School with a composite score of 6.3/10.
How many school districts serve Slidell, Louisiana?
Slidell is served by 1 school district: St. Tammany Parish.
What is the education level in Slidell, Louisiana?
According to Census data, 26% of adults in Slidell have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Slidell, Louisiana?
The median household income in Slidell is approximately $73,755 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Slidell, Louisiana?
Yes, Slidell has 8 private schools alongside 20 public schools. The top-rated private school is Lakeside Christian Academy with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Slidell, Louisiana?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Slidell is 12.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Slidell, 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.