- Hattie A. Watts Elementary School — Grades PK–4 · 601 students
- Berwick Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 420 students
- Bayou Vista Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 340 students
- M.E. Norman Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 335 students
- Wyandotte Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 300 students
- Raintree Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 254 students
- J.S. Aucoin Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 237 students
- W.P. Foster Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 222 students
- LaGrange Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 221 students
- Julia B. Maitland School — Grades PK–5 · 199 students
- Morgan City Junior High School — Grades 6–8 · 412 students
- Patterson Junior High School — Grades 5–8 · 374 students
- Berwick Junior High School — Grades 6–8 · 325 students
- Franklin Junior High School — Grades 6–8 · 196 students
- B. Edward Boudreaux Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 150 students
- Morgan City High School — Grades 9–12 · 650 students
- Berwick High School — Grades 9–12 · 469 students
- Patterson High School — Grades 9–12 · 439 students
- Franklin Senior High School — Grades 9–12 · 304 students
- West St. Mary High School — Grades 9–12 · 276 students
- Centerville High School — Grades PK–12 · 429 students
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| Metric | St. Mary Parish School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 21 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $12,700/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About St. Mary Parish School District
Families searching for schools in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana (ZIP 70342) are zoned to St. Mary Parish School District. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Louisiana districts on the data NCES reports. The district covers Pre-K – 12th. Use the district statistics and boundary map above to confirm the area, then verify your exact school assignment with the district before making a housing decision.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at St. Mary Parish School District runs approximately $12,700 annually, placing it 10% above the Louisiana state average of approximately $11,500 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
St. Mary Parish School District is a district of unknown size with multiple schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Contact St. Mary Parish School District to learn about available programs and services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates St. Mary Parish School District 6 out of 10 — average among Louisiana public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
St. Mary Parish School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 70342
Children in zip code 70342 are assigned to St. Mary Parish School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 70342, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact St. Mary Parish School District at (337)836-9661 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Louisiana districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in St. Mary Parish
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because St. Mary Parish School District serves zip code 70342, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 70342 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Louisiana, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support St. Mary Parish School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 70342.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with St. Mary Parish School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 70342 data.