There were 358 eighth grade students enrolled in St. John the Baptist Parish schools in the 2023-24 school year, 8.9% less than the previous year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.
East St. John Preparatory Academy welcomed the most eighth grade students in the parish.
Within St. John the Baptist Parish schools, the most students were found in 10th grade classes, while 12th grade classes were the smallest.
Statewide, St. John the Baptist Parish ranked 31st highest in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 32nd lowest the year before.
Louisiana’s education system was considered one of the worst in the U.S., according to a WalletHub analysis. The state was ranked 47th overall, based on class size, student performance, funding, school safety, and teacher qualifications.
| School name | Number of 8th Grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | 88 | 25.9% | 340 |
| Laplace Elementary School | 79 | 10.6% | 747 |
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | 63 | 8.1% | 782 |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary School | 46 | 9% | 512 |
| West St. John High School | 32 | 17.6% | 182 |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary School | 29 | 7.3% | 399 |
| Garyville/Mt. Airy Math & Science Magnet School. | 21 | 6.4% | 329 |
