Best public schools in LaPlace, LA

5 public schools in LaPlace: 1 middle · 4 K-8. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

Middle schools

1 school in LaPlace

East St. John Preparatory Academy 15.9

St. John the Baptist Parish · Grades 5-8 · 355 students

ELA 22%Math 16%Science 9%

#157 of 186 in Louisiana

K-8 schools

4 schools in LaPlace, best first

John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary 82.8

St. John the Baptist Parish · Grades K-8 · 421 students

ELA 56%Math 50%Science 38%

#27 of 154 in Louisiana

Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School 70.5

St. John the Baptist Parish · Grades PK-8 · 802 students

ELA 45%Math 36%Science 26%

#46 of 154 in Louisiana

Emily C. Watkins Elementary 53.6

St. John the Baptist Parish · Grades PK-8 · 529 students

ELA 37%Math 25%Science 16%

#72 of 154 in Louisiana

LaPlace Elementary School 35.4

St. John the Baptist Parish · Grades PK-8 · 781 students

ELA 27%Math 24%Science 15%

#100 of 154 in Louisiana

School districts serving LaPlace

St. John the Baptist Parish 10

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