Best Schools in Jefferson, LA
Jefferson, LA has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,300 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson, LA
The top high schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Virtual High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Riverdale High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
3. Jcfa-east
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jcfa-east • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 229 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson, LA
The top elementary schools in Jefferson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 693 Students
2. Joseph C Moscona School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 562 Students
3. Jefferson School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 666 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson, LA has a total population of 10,633 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
53.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson, 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 Jefferson, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson, LA
How many schools are in Jefferson, LA?
Jefferson, LA has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,300 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Jefferson score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Jefferson don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson?
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: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 30%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Jefferson
5 of 5 schools in Jefferson carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Jefferson. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.