Best Schools in 70053, LA
70053, LA has 17 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 9,333 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 70053 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70053, LA
The top high schools in 70053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
2. Young Audiences Charter High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
3. West Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1524 Students
4. Helen Cox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70053, LA
The top middle schools in 70053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Livaudais Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
2. Frederick Douglass Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students
3. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70053, LA
The top elementary schools in 70053, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
2. Ruppel Academie Francaise
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 230 Students
3. Elan Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students
4. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
5. William Hart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
7. St Anthony School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 239 Students
8. St Cletus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Cletus Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 361 Students
9. Bonella A. St. Ville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70053, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70053, LA has a total population of 16,545 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70053, LA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 70053, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
60.81 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
50.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70053, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70053, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 70053, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70053, LA
How many schools are in 70053, LA?
70053, LA has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 9,333 students in total.
How do schools in 70053 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 70053 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 70053 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70053?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations