Excellent
#13 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 5% of private schools
The Brighton School
School · Baton Rouge, LA
A private school in Baton Rouge, LA serving grades 1st – 12th.
12108 PARKMEADOW AVE, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
- 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in LA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in LA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Brighton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,894
Median home value
$232,300
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,070 | Compare → |
| Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Basis Baton Rouge Materra CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–9 | 1.8 mi | 928 | Compare → |
| Greater Baton Rouge Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 3–11 | 2.6 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Brighton School is listed in Baton Rouge, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Brighton School
The Brighton School is a private school in Baton Rouge, LA, serving approximately 181 students in grades 1st-12th with a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 253 private schools in LA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Brighton School
What grades does The Brighton School serve?
The Brighton School serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend The Brighton School?
The Brighton School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Brighton School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Brighton School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Brighton School rank in LA?
The Brighton School ranks #13 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is The Brighton School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Brighton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Brighton School a private school?
Yes, The Brighton School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Brighton School a religious school?
No, The Brighton School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Gender Split
- 59% M / 41% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Phone
- (225) 291-2524
- Area population (ZIP 70816)
- 45,207
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70816; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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