For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,982 students in Hammond, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hammond, LA are Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond Eastside Magnet and Hammond Westside Montessori. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hammond, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hammond have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hammond, LA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southeastern La University Lab School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 North General Pershing
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Hammond, LA 70402
(985) 549-2185
Grades: PK-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Hammond Eastside Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45050 River Road
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Grades: PK-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #33.
Hammond Westside Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Westpark Avenue
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-7233
Grades: PK-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #44.
Greenville Park Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 Jw Davis Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-2654
Grades: 4-8
| 447 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Park Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Range Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 542-6373
Grades: PK-3
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
O.w. Dillon Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1459 I 55 Service Rd
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 229-8225
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Hammond, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
45050 River Rd
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-8481
Grades: PK-3
| 473 students
2500 Westpark Ave
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 345-6587
Grades: PK-3
| 601 students
Northlake Supports & Services Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
45439 Live Oak
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Hammond, LA 70401
(225) 567-7388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tangi Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
43052 Yokum Road
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 218-0179
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Tangipahoa Alternative Programs (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 1-12
| 149 students
411 Crystal Street
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Adult Education (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1903 West Church St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 345-0081
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Tangipahoa Parish Pm High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
411 Crystal St
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Hammond, LA 70401
(985) 542-5634
Grades: 8-12
| 81 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hammond, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hammond, LA include Southeastern La University Lab School, Hammond Eastside Magnet and Hammond Westside Montessori.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hammond?
6 public elementary schools are located in Hammond.
What is the racial composition of students in Hammond?
Hammond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hammond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hammond include: Woodland Park Magnet vs. Hammond Westside Montessori, Hammond Westside Montessori vs. Hammond Eastside Magnet, Woodland Park Magnet vs. Southeastern La University Lab School
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