For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,474 students in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Lobdell And Woodale are Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Melrose Elementary School and Capitol Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
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 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Melrose Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1348 Valcour St
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-2353
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 926-2353
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
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 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge, LA include Geo Prep Mid-city Of Greater Baton Rouge, Melrose Elementary School and Capitol Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Lobdell And Woodale, Baton Rouge public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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