Schools near ZIP 70049

9 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Edgard

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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West St. John Elementary School (K-7)
Grades PK–7 · St. John the Baptist Parish
1.0 mi
28%
−8 vs state
31%
−12 vs state
15%
−16 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 17% in 2022-23 → 24% in 2025-26 89% 18% 188 Black 99%
West St. John High School
Grades 8–12 · St. John the Baptist Parish
1.1 mi
4%
−24 vs state
31%
−12 vs state
16%
−17 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 17% in 2025-26 84% 10% 186 Black 97%
Fifth Ward Elementary School
Grades PK–4 · St. John the Baptist Parish
2.4 mi
16%
−22 vs state · 2024-25
20%
−22 vs state · 2024-25
9%
−15 vs state · 2024-25
5% Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2021-22 → 15% in 2024-25 87% 18% 306 Black 78%
East St. John High School
Grades 9–12 · St. John the Baptist Parish
3.9 mi
11%
−27 vs state
37%
−11 vs state
6%
−21 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 75% 11% 1,293 Black 72%
Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet Schl.
Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
3.9 mi
30%
−5 vs state
43%
±0 vs state
22%
−9 vs state
12% Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 84% 14% 305 Black 80%
East St. John Preparatory Academy
Grades 5–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
3.9 mi
15%
−19 vs state
22%
−21 vs state
10%
−21 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 11% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 85% 15% 318 Black 82%
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary
Grades K–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
5.2 mi
48%
+14 vs state
55%
+12 vs state
37%
+7 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 47% in 2025-26 64% 8% 428 Black 59%
Emily C. Watkins Elementary
Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
5.4 mi
26%
−9 vs state
37%
−5 vs state
17%
−13 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 27% in 2025-26 81% 15% 551 Black 56%
LaPlace Elementary School
Grades PK–8 · St. John the Baptist Parish
5.5 mi
23%
−11 vs state
28%
−15 vs state
15%
−16 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 86% 16% 710 Black 73%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).