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St. John the Baptist Parish

Louisiana · Public K-12

St. John the Baptist Parish hosts 10 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 5,039 Louisiana students across 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

7-year change in St. John the Baptist Parish

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,039
-986 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
10
-1 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
8%
was 12%
% Hispanic
17%
was 7%
% Black
72%
was 78%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
10
1 districts
Enrollment
5,039
NCES CCD
Median income
$66,630
Above Louisiana avg
Free/reduced lunch
79.7%
Above Louisiana avg
Elementary
7
3,242 students
Middle
1
318 students
High
2
1,479 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools
5,039 students · 1 district in St. John the Baptist Parish

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of St. John the Baptist Parish residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
31%
Hispanic
9%
Black
57%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
8%
Hispanic
17%
Black
72%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
18.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
10.9%
civilian labor
Median age
40
24.1% under 18

Test scores in St. John the Baptist Parish

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Louisiana state average: 42.0%.

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All schools (10)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
East St. John High SchoolReserveHigh09-121,293·
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary SchoolLaplaceElementaryPK-08754·
LaPlace Elementary SchoolLaplaceElementaryPK-08710·
Emily C. Watkins ElementaryLaplaceElementaryPK-08551·
John L. Ory Communications Magnet ElementaryLaplaceElementaryKG-08428·
East St. John Preparatory AcademyLaplaceMiddle05-08318·
Fifth Ward Elementary SchoolReserveElementaryPK-04306·
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.GaryvilleElementaryPK-08305·
West St. John Elementary School (K-7)EdgardElementaryPK-07188·
West St. John High SchoolEdgardHigh08-12186·

Cities in St. John the Baptist Parish

Laplace4 schoolsEdgard2 schoolsReserve2 schoolsGaryville1 schoolLaplace1 school

About St. John the Baptist Parish

In Louisiana, St. John the Baptist Parish is a sparse county of about 40,743 residents. 10 public schools across the county enrolls about 5,039 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,630 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 19% meaningfully above the Louisiana median.

For a sense of the school types, St. John the Baptist Parish spans 7 elementary schools (3,242 students), 1 middle school (318), and 2 high schools (1,479).

The largest single district in St. John the Baptist Parish is St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 5,039 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in St. John the Baptist Parish has contracted 16% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 6,025 students to 5,039. St. John the Baptist Parish now counts 10 public schools, down from 11 in SY 2017-18. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 7% to 17%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for St. John the Baptist Parish discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has 10 public K-12 schools serving approximately 5,039 students.
How many high schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 1,479 students.
How many middle schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 318 students.
How many elementary schools are in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has 7 public elementary schools, serving approximately 3,242 students.
What is the largest school district in St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools is the largest school district in St. John the Baptist Parish, serving approximately 5,039 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of St. John the Baptist Parish?
St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana has a population of approximately 40,743, with a median age of 40. About 24.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in St. John the Baptist Parish?
Median household income in St. John the Baptist Parish is $66,630, above the Louisiana average of $55,944. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of St. John the Baptist Parish?
Approximately 18.2% of adults 25 and older in St. John the Baptist Parish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in St. John the Baptist Parish qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 79.7% of students in St. John the Baptist Parish public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Louisiana county average of 69.7%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. John the Baptist Parish schools?
Across St. John the Baptist Parish public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.2 to 1.

St. John the Baptist Parish school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data