Home › Louisiana › New Orleans
Best Schools in 70117, LA
70117, LA has 10 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,047 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 70117 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70117, LA
The top high schools in 70117, 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. New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
3. Frederick A. Douglass High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frederick A. Douglass High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 13 • 694 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70117, LA
The top elementary schools in 70117, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
2. Encore Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Encore Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 458 Students
3. Kipp Leadership
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kipp Leadership • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 894 Students
4. Akili Academy Of New Orleans
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akili Academy Of New Orleans • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70117, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70117, LA has a total population of 28,507 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70117, 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 70117, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70117, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70117, 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 70117, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70117, LA
How many schools are in 70117, LA?
70117, LA has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,047 students in total.
How do schools in 70117 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 70117 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 70117 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70117?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near 70117, LA
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations