Best Schools in Gretna, LA
Gretna, LA has a total of 15 schools including 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 7,239 students attend Gretna, LA schools. On average, schools in Gretna score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gretna meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Gretna, LA
Gretna, LA has 3 high schools with 1,456 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gretna score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gretna meet expectations.
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
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gretna, LA
Gretna, LA has 4 middle schools with 2,080 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gretna score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gretna meet expectations.
1. Gretna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 574 Students
2. Livaudais Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
3. Frederick Douglass Community School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gretna, LA
Gretna, LA has 7 elementary schools with 2,630 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gretna score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gretna greatly exceed expectations.
1. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
SchoolGrade
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
2. Ruppel Academie Francaise
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
3. Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 694 Students
4. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
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Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
5. William Hart Elementary School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 375 Students
7. St Cletus Elementary School
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St Cletus Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 361 Students
8. St Anthony School
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St Anthony School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gretna, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gretna, LA has a total population of 22,748 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gretna, 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 Gretna, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
50.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gretna, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gretna, LA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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