10 Best Public and Private Schools in Louisiana, According to Niche

(KMDL-FM) - The start of the 2025-26 school year is right around the corner, and by now, you probably know where your kid/kids are going to be attending school.

But do you know if their school is giving them the best education possible?

Louisiana’s Education Rankings Show Improvement

While Louisiana still has lots of room for improvement, we've seen an uptick in our overall education rankings over the last couple of years.

There are definitely some great schools in Louisiana. And to help showcase those great institutions, Niche has come up with its "2025 Best Schools" rankings.

How Niche Determines the Best Schools

The ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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Niche used this data to find the best public and private schools for all grades in the state, including Pre-K, Kindergarten, and grades first through twelfth.

Factors Considered in the 2025 Rankings

Niche's ranking of the best schools in Louisiana for 2025 takes into account several factors such as test scores, college data, and ratings collected from millions of Niche users.

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The 10 Best Schools in Louisiana for 2025

So, without any further ado, here are the 10 best schools in Louisiana for 2025 according to Niche:

1. Benjamin Franklin High School 

Benjamin Franklin High School is a top-rated, public, charter, magnet school located in New Orleans. It has 1,056 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 92% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.

2. Isidore Newman School

Isidore Newman School is a top-rated private school located in New Orleans. It has 917 students in grades PK-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1. Tuition is $24,029 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

3. Episcopal School of Baton Rouge

Episcopal School of Baton Rouge is a top-rated private school located in Baton Rouge, and tuition is $25,619 for the highest grade available. The school has approximately 900 students in Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first through 12th grade, with a student-teacher ratio of nine to one.

4. Metairie Park Country Day School

Metairie Park Country Day School is a top-rated private school located in Metairie. It has 743 students in grades PK-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 7 to 1. Tuition is $25,120 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 98% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

5. Baton Rouge Magnet High School

Baton Rouge Magnet High School is a top-rated, public magnet school located in Baton Rouge. It has 1,602 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 68% of students are at least proficient in math and 93% in reading.

6. Louisiana School for Math, Science & The Arts

Louisiana School for Math, Science & The Arts is a top-rated, public, magnet school located in Natchitoches. It has 280 students in grades 10-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1. According to state test scores, 90% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.

7. Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies is a top-rated public school located in Metairie. It has 900 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 98% of students are at least proficient in math and 97% in reading.

8. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is a top-rated public school located in Avondale. It has 881 students in grades 6-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 20 to 1. According to state test scores, 96% of students are at least proficient in math and 98% in reading.

9. Episcopal School of Acadiana

Episcopal School of Acadiana is a top-rated, private, Episcopal school located in Lafayette. It has 520 students in grades PK, K-12, with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Tuition is $21,975 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.

10. Caddo Parish Magnet High School

Caddo Parish Magnet High School is a top-rated, public magnet school located in Shreveport. It has 899 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 87% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.