Best Schools in 70056, LA
70056, LA has 19 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 11 elementary) serving 11,665 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 70056 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70056, LA
The top high schools in 70056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Rise Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 716 Students
2. West Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1524 Students
3. Helen Cox High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70056, LA
The top middle schools in 70056, 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. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70056, LA
The top elementary schools in 70056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paul J. Solis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 746 Students
2. Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 617 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
4. Woodland West School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 782 Students
5. George Cox Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 417 Students
6. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
7. Terrytown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
8. William Hart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
9. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
10. Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1194 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70056, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70056, LA has a total population of 41,465 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70056, 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 70056, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.39 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70056, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70056, 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 70056, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70056, LA
How many schools are in 70056, LA?
70056, LA has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 11,665 students in total.
How do schools in 70056 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 70056 score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 70056 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70056?
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: 33%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations