Summary:
The 70049 zip code area is home to two schools - West St. John Elementary School (K-7) and West St. John High School, both of which serve the St. John the Baptist Parish district. While the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, both schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
West St. John Elementary School (K-7) has an enrollment of 203 students and is ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 469th out of 675 schools in 2023-2024 to 384th out of 666 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a decline in academic performance. However, the school's test scores are mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state averages in math and ELA, while others are below.
West St. John High School has an enrollment of 193 students and is also ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has remained relatively stagnant over the past few years, ranking 277th out of 321 high schools in 2022-2023 and 276th out of 329 high schools in 2024-2025. While the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 83.2%, its test scores are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in math proficiency, where only 18% of students scored proficient or better in 2024-2025.
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