Top Rankings
St. Tammany Parish School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public elementary schools serving 20,765 students in St. Tammany Parish School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Louisiana.
Public Elementary Schools in St. Tammany Parish School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
55 Schools
1,027 Schools
# Students
35,956 Students
474,641 Students
# Teachers
2,799 Teachers
35,283 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Tammany Parish School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 173 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Graduation Rate
82%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.66
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
22%
41%
% White
61%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,152 is higher than the state median of $16,127. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,942 is higher than the state median of $15,423. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$581 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$573 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,152
$16,127
Spending / Student
$15,942
$15,423
Best St. Tammany Parish School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Gr: PK-3 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Tchefuncte Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Gr: 4-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lake Harbor Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Viola Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-4440
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 674-4440
Gr: 4-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Gayle Sloan Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2525 Soult Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8778
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8778
Gr: 4-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Magnolia Trace Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1405 Highway 1088
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8238
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8238
Gr: 2-3 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Woodlake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Livingston Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8842
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-8842
Gr: PK-3 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 Pine Creek Drive
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Madisonville, LA 70447
(985) 792-0156
Gr: 3-6 | 1,480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Mandeville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
519 Massena Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950
Mandeville, LA 70448
(985) 626-3950
Gr: PK-3 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Folsom Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
82144 Highway 25
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Folsom Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
83055 Hay Hollow Road
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3724
Folsom, LA 70437
(985) 796-3724
Gr: 6-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sixth Ward Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72360 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-7126
Gr: PK-5 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Little Oak Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59241 Rebel Drive
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-6510
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-6510
Gr: 4-6 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Fifth Ward Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
81419 Highway 21
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 886-3273
Bush, LA 70431
(985) 886-3273
Gr: PK-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1414.
Abita Springs Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72079 Maple Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-2070
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-2070
Gr: 4-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1515.
Honey Island Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 South Military Road
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3557
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 641-3557
Gr: 2-3 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Chahta-ima Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27488 Pichon Road
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-7541
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-7541
Gr: PK-3 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Whispering Forest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38374 Spiehler Road
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-3400
Gr: PK-3 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Abita Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22410 Level Street
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-8184
Abita Springs, LA 70420
(985) 892-8184
Gr: PK-3 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bayou Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35614 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 641-1901
Gr: PK-3 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2020.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 South Jackson Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4311
Gr: PK-3 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2121.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38480 Sullivan Drive
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-3141
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-3141
Gr: 1-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38276 North 5th Avenue
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 863-5353
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
E. E. Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 North Florida Street
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-0869
Gr: PK-3 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Lee Road Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79131 Highway 40
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Covington, LA 70435
(985) 892-3636
Gr: PK-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Clearwood Junior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Clearwood Drive
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 641-8200
Gr: 4-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2626.
Bayou Lacombe Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27527 St. Joseph St.
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-5416
Lacombe, LA 70445
(985) 882-5416
Gr: 4-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2727.
Henry Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31820 Highway 90 West
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-5693
Gr: PK-6 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2828.
Bonne Ecole Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Rue Verand
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-0674
Gr: PK-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2929.
Pine View Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1200 West 27th Avenue
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-6204
Gr: 4-6 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3030.
St. Tammany Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Cleveland Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1592
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Carolyn Park Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35708 Liberty Drive
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-8593
Slidell, LA 70460
(985) 643-8593
Gr: 4-6 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Creekside Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65434 Highway 41
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5882
Pearl River, LA 70452
(985) 863-5882
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Glynn H. Brock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
259 Brakefield Street
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-5166
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Florida Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
342 Florida Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-1605
Gr: PK-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3535.
W.l. Abney Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
825 Kostmayer Avenue
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 643-4044
Gr: 1-5 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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