St. John the Baptist Parish School District
School District · Reserve, Louisiana
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,429
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
5,429
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
How this district compares
Louisiana rank
#4 of 72
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Louisiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,438
+$4,348 vs Louisiana median
District size
5,429 students
Typical than Louisiana median
The short answer
St. John the Baptist Parish ranks #4 of 72 Louisiana districts by overall school rating. St. John the Baptist Parish's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary (9.7/10), East St. John Preparatory Academy (9.1/10), and Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 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 St. John the Baptist Parish schools.
Top-Rated Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating 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 | John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | East St. John Preparatory Academy | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Garyville/mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl. | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Laplace Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | West St. John Elementary School (k-7) | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Emily C. Watkins Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | West St. John High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | East St. John High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Fifth Ward Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish is a Reserve, Louisiana school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 5,429 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $19,438 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.6/10, St. John the Baptist Parish is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, St. John the Baptist Parish students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 48.9%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. John the Baptist Parish with test data.
Schools in St. John the Baptist Parish
10 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Louisiana
- City
- Reserve
- Total Enrollment
- 5,429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 437
- District spending per student
- $19,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 26.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. John the Baptist Parish?
The average composite rating for St. John the Baptist Parish is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish's district-level spending was $19,438 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. John the Baptist Parish?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. John the Baptist Parish is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. John the Baptist Parish?
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary is the highest-rated school in St. John the Baptist Parish with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in St. John the Baptist Parish?
Across schools in St. John the Baptist Parish with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. John the Baptist Parish compare to other districts in Louisiana?
St. John the Baptist Parish has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Louisiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare St. John the Baptist Parish with neighboring districts in the state.
- East Baton Rouge Parish (83)
- Jefferson Parish (75)
- Caddo Parish (58)
- Calcasieu Parish (56)
- St. Tammany Parish (55)
- Lafayette Parish (44)
- Livingston Parish (44)
- Rapides Parish (43)
- Ouachita Parish (36)
- Bossier Parish (34)
- St. Landry Parish (34)
- Tangipahoa Parish (33)
- Ascension Parish (31)
- Terrebonne Parish (31)
- Lafourche Parish (30)
- Acadia Parish (27)
- Iberia Parish (23)
- St. Mary Parish (21)
- Vermilion Parish (20)
- City of Monroe School District (19)
- Vernon Parish (18)
- St. Charles Parish (15)
- St. Martin Parish (15)
- Webster Parish (14)
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.
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