Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 70807

There are four elementary schools serving grades PK-5 in zip code 70807 in Baton Rouge, all part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, an area where nearly all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 94.61% to 99.17%.

Crestworth Elementary School is the standout performer in this area, earning a 2-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year—the only school in the zip code to achieve this. Despite having the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 51.5%, Crestworth showed dramatic academic improvement, with math proficiency jumping from 29% to 63% and ELA rising from 53% to 62% year-over-year. In contrast, J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy is in a critical state, with a 0-star rating, the highest poverty rate (99.17%), and the lowest math scores (26% proficient). Progress Elementary School offers the best attendance in the area (27.1% chronic absenteeism) and leads in ELA proficiency at 55%, but its academic growth is stagnant compared to Crestworth. Ryan Elementary School falls in the middle, with 45% proficiency in both math and ELA and a 44.5% chronic absenteeism rate.

The most critical challenge across all schools is chronic absenteeism, averaging 42.2%—nearly double the state average of 22.5%. This systemic issue is a primary driver of the low academic performance, as every school exceeds the state absenteeism benchmark. While Crestworth's rapid gains suggest effective interventions are possible despite high poverty and absenteeism, J. K. Haynes' small enrollment of 121 students makes it especially vulnerable to these challenges. For parents, Crestworth Elementary School offers the most promising trajectory for academic growth, while Progress Elementary School provides the most stable attendance environment.