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112 schools in Baton Rouge

Louisiana · Public K-12

112 public schools operate inside Baton Rouge, with roughly 56,103 K-12 students enrolled (56 elementary, 13 middle, and 19 high).

4-year change in Baton Rouge

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
55,235
+1,088 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
101
+4 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
222,771
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
56,103
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
112
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections)CombinedKG-123,725
Villa del Rey Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05387
Wedgewood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05456
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet SchoolElementaryPK-05453
Westdale Middle SchoolMiddle06-08538
Westminster Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05208
Wildwood Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05433
Winbourne Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05274
Woodlawn ElementaryElementaryPK-05658
Woodlawn High SchoolHigh09-121,331
Woodlawn Middle SchoolMiddle06-08807
Zion City School A Redesign SchoolMiddle06-0864

About Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge is a large Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 112 schools and 56,103 students total.

In terms of grade levels, the city covers 56 elementary, 13 middle, 19 high, and 24 other.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 54,147 students in SY 2020-21 versus 55,235 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 97 to 101 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Baton Rouge discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge, Louisiana has 112 public K-12 schools serving approximately 56,103 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has 56 elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 19 high schools, and 22 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest public school in Baton Rouge?
University View Academy Inc. (FRM LA Connections) is the largest public school in Baton Rouge by enrollment, with approximately 3,725 students.
What school districts serve Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge is served by 25 public school districts, including East Baton Rouge Parish, RSD-Capitol Education Foundation, Democracy Prep Baton Rouge, Kenilworth Science and Technology Charter School, LSU Laboratory School and 20 others.
What grade levels do public schools in Baton Rouge cover?
Public schools in Baton Rouge serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Baton Rouge?
32 of the 112 public schools in Baton Rouge are charter schools.

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