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Best Schools in 70118, LA
70118, LA has 17 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 11 elementary) serving 9,371 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 70118 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 70118, LA
The top high schools in 70118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
2. L.w. Higgins High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 996 Students
Best Middle Schools in 70118, LA
The top middle schools in 70118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. J.d. Meisler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 70118, LA
The top elementary schools in 70118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Audubon Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Audubon Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 862 Students
2. Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 612 Students
3. Joseph C Moscona School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 562 Students
4. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
5. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
6. Noble Minds
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Noble Minds • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 106 Students
7. University Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 25 Students
8. Holy Name Of Jesus School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Name Of Jesus School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 483 Students
9. St Andrew's Episcopal School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew's Episcopal School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 218 Students
10. Lafayette Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lafayette Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 577 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 70118, LA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
70118, LA has a total population of 35,690 with 43% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 65% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 70118, 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 70118, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
37.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 70118, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 70118, 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 70118, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 70118, LA
How many schools are in 70118, LA?
70118, LA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,371 students in total.
How do schools in 70118 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 70118 score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 70118 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 70118?
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: 28%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations