For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,289 students in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Scotlandville are Progress Elementary School, Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy and Ryan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (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 Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Progress Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
855 Progress Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-4986
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9147 Elm Grove Garden
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-0776
Gr: 6-8 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Ryan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10337 Elm Grove Garden Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-2407
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Scotlandville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9870 Scotland Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 775-3715
Gr: 9-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4375 E Brookstown Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 757-9679
Gr: PK-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge, LA include Progress Elementary School, Scotlandville Pre-engineering Academy and Ryan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Scotlandville, Baton Rouge?
the neighborhood of Scotlandville, 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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