For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 4,460 students in 70806, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA are Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Westdale Middle School and Capitol Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 70806 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70806, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70806, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 236-9333
Gr: K-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Westdale Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5650 Claycut Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 924-1308
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Capitol Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Greenwell Springs Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-9292
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 231-9292
Gr: 6-8 | 487 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Louisiana Key Academy Baton Rouge
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3172 Government St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 298-1223
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(877) 490-3596
Gr: K-12 | 2,303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
70806, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Apex Collegiate Academy Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
9700 Scenic Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 304-6162
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Baton Rouge Charter Academy At Mid-city (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1900 Lobdell Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 663-1057
Gr: K-8 | 676 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1645 North Foster Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 357-0139
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
1645 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 767-1477
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Laurel Oaks Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
440 N. Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 294-5490
Gr: K-2 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
4962 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(504) 322-7543
Gr: K-12 | 2,180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70806, LA include Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Westdale Middle School and Capitol Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70806?
5 public middle schools are located in 70806.
What is the racial composition of students in 70806?
70806 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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