Best Schools in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA has a total of 342 schools including 98 high schools, 46 middle schools and 189 elementary schools. A total of 189,416 students attend New Orleans, LA schools. On average, schools in New Orleans score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Orleans don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA has 98 high schools with 66,355 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 New Orleans score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Orleans don't meet expectations.
1. Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 850 Students
2. Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 892 Students
3. Benjamin Franklin High School
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Benjamin Franklin High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
4. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
5. Ocean Springs High School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1899 Students
6. Pass Christian High School
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 648 Students
7. New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
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New Orleans Center For Creative Arts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
8. St. Amant High School
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Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2411 Students
9. Northshore High School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
10. Belle Chasse High School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA has 46 middle schools with 25,684 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 New Orleans score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Orleans meet expectations.
1. Ocean Springs Middle School
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Ocean Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 967 Students
2. Sixth Ward Middle School
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Lafourche Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students
3. Biloxi Upper Elementary
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Biloxi Public School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 800 Students
4. Pass Christian Middle
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 451 Students
5. Bay Waveland Middle School
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Bay St Louis Waveland School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
6. J.b. Martin Middle School
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St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 772 Students
7. Little Oak Middle School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 929 Students
8. Harry M. Hurst Middle School
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St. Charles Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 760 Students
9. Gautier Middle School
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Pascagoula-gautier School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 423 Students
10. St. Amant Middle School
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Ascension Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA has 189 elementary schools with 88,397 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 New Orleans score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Orleans meet expectations.
1. Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 368 Students
2. Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 418 Students
3. Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students
4. Ray St. Pierre Academy For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 336 Students
5. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
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Lake Forest Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
6. Ruppel Academie Francaise
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 230 Students
7. Bayou Community Academy Charter School
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Lafourche Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 515 Students
8. Belle Chasse Academy
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Belle Chasse Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 893 Students
9. Anniston Avenue Elementary School
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Gulfport School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 535 Students
10. Pass Christian Elem
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Pass Christian Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Orleans, LA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Orleans, LA has a total population of 1,007,275 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
36.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Orleans, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Orleans, LA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Orleans, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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