Public schools in Slidell, LA
20 open public schools with an address in Slidell, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,582
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Louisiana median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Slidell public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Slidell, LA: 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,582 students, an average of 679 per school. The largest campus is Slidell High School (1,654 students), and the largest elementary school is W.L. Abney Elementary (936).
Every listed school belongs to St. Tammany Parish. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Slidell
Elementary schools in Slidell
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abney Elementary Early Childhood Center St. Tammany Parish | PK–KG | 233 | 13.1:1 | |
| Alton Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–05 | 208 | 9.9:1 | |
| Bayou Woods Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 431 | 11.6:1 | |
| Bonne Ecole Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–06 | 651 | 12.2:1 | |
| Cypress Cove Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–01 | 593 | 12.2:1 | |
| Florida Avenue Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–06 | 440 | 10.4:1 | |
| Glynn H. Brock Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–05 | 345 | 13.5:1 | |
| Henry Mayfield Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–06 | 749 | 12:1 | |
| Honey Island Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | 02–03 | 607 | 13.4:1 | |
| W.L. Abney Elementary St. Tammany Parish | 01–05 | 936 | 13.6:1 | |
| Whispering Forest Elementary School St. Tammany Parish | PK–03 | 453 | 11.1:1 |
Middle schools in Slidell
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyet Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | 07–08 | 644 | 15:1 | |
| Carolyn Park Middle St. Tammany Parish | 04–06 | 233 | 10.8:1 | |
| Clearwood Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | 04–08 | 539 | 11.8:1 | |
| Little Oak Middle School St. Tammany Parish | 04–06 | 847 | 14.2:1 | |
| Slidell Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | 07–08 | 724 | 13.7:1 | |
| St. Tammany Junior High School St. Tammany Parish | 06–08 | 686 | 15.1:1 |
High schools in Slidell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore High School St. Tammany Parish | 09–12 | 1,518 | 15:1 | |
| Salmen High School St. Tammany Parish | 09–12 | 1,091 | 14.8:1 | |
| Slidell High School St. Tammany Parish | 09–12 | 1,654 | 14.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.9%
- Hispanic12%
- Black39.5%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Slidell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,582 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Slidell
How many public schools are in Slidell, LA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Slidell: 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 13,582 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Slidell?
All listed public schools with an address in Slidell belong to St. Tammany Parish. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Slidell?
Slidell High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Slidell, with 1,654 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Slidell?
No school with an address in Slidell is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Louisiana.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Slidell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Slidell public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Louisiana school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Slidell guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Louisiana cities