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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 70811

Rankings updated: Louisiana rankings were updated on September 12, 2026 with the addition of grade 3-8 science and High School Civics test scores

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Top rankedBrownfields Elementary School594^th of 699 Louisiana elementary schools

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Summary:

Zip code 70811 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is home to two elementary schools, Brownfields Elementary School and Sharon Hills Elementary School, both part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade in a community where nearly all families face significant economic challenges.

Brownfields Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing school in the area, with a larger enrollment of 368 students and a state ranking that has fluctuated dramatically—from the 3rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 79th percentile in 2024-2025, before dropping to the 16th percentile in 2025-2026. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% matches the state average, and its academic proficiency rates, while below district and state averages, are notably stronger than its counterpart: 46% in Math, 57% in ELA, and 35% in Social Studies. In contrast, Sharon Hills Elementary School is one of the lowest-performing schools in Louisiana, ranking at the 2nd percentile with a 0-star rating. It serves 213 students but faces a chronic absenteeism crisis at 43.2%, nearly double the state average, which directly undermines its academic outcomes—only 31% of students are proficient in Math and 36% in ELA, with Social Studies scores as low as 10% for 3rd graders.

The most critical takeaway for parents is the stark contrast in student engagement: despite Sharon Hills Elementary School having a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1 (compared to Brownfields' 14.1:1), its performance is far worse, indicating that high absenteeism and deep poverty overwhelm any benefits of smaller classes. Both schools serve an overwhelmingly high-need population, with over 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, but Brownfields Elementary School offers a more stable environment and better academic prospects, despite its recent ranking volatility. For families in this zip code, Brownfields is the clear choice, while Sharon Hills requires urgent intervention to address its systemic challenges.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)				LEAP English Language Arts (2026)				LEAP Science (2026)				LEAP Social Studies (2026)				Vaccination (2019-20)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Science 3rd Grade	LEAP Science 4th Grade	LEAP Science 5th Grade	LEAP Science All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners with complete immunization records	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Brownfields Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11615 Ellen Drive	Baton Rouge	70811	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 775-5891	368	26	14.1	90.8%	16 (4.3%)	328 (89.1%)	21 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	19.3	594^th of 699 public elementary schools	15.0%		31	482^nd of 666 public elementary schools	27.6%	112	41.0	60.0	41.0	46.0	47.0	49.0	73–78%	57.0	44.0	35.0	50.0	44.0	27.0	30.0	47.0	35.0	87%	0%	$22,187
Sharon Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6450 Guynell Drive	Baton Rouge	70811	East Baton Rouge Parish	East Baton Rouge Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 355-6522	213	22	9.6	93.9%	4 (1.9%)	201 (94.4%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.9	678^th of 699 public elementary schools	3.0%		23.4	540^th of 666 public elementary schools	18.9%	138	33.0	29–39%	29.0	31.0	30.0	52.0	29.0	36.0	35.0	26.0	48.0	35.0	10.0	17.0	13–23%	12–22%	84.6%	0%	$20,460

Cities Near Zip Code 70811

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Baton Rouge	0.17 mi	113	188^th
Baker	2.82 mi	8	216^th
Port Allen	6.86 mi	5	141^st
Greenwell Springs	7.94 mi	1
Zachary	7.95 mi	8	57^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Louisiana Dept of Education.

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