Best Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish, LA has a total of 136 schools including 55 high schools, 7 middle schools and 69 elementary schools. A total of 79,593 students attend Orleans Parish, LA schools. On average, schools in Orleans Parish score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Orleans Parish don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish, LA has 55 high schools with 34,553 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 Orleans Parish score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Orleans Parish don't meet expectations.
1. Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 892 Students
2. Benjamin Franklin High School
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Benjamin Franklin High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
3. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
4. New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
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New Orleans Center For Creative Arts • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 230 Students
5. Northshore High School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
6. Belle Chasse High School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
7. Riverdale High School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
8. Chalmette High School
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St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
9. New Harmony High Institute
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New Harmony High Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
10. The Net Charter High School
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The Net Charter High School • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 293 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish, LA has 7 middle schools with 4,148 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 Orleans Parish score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Orleans Parish meet expectations.
1. Andrew Jackson Middle School
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St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
2. St. Tammany Junior High School
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St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
3. Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed
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Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 227 Students
4. Livaudais Middle School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 621 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish, LA has 69 elementary schools with 35,321 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 Orleans Parish score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Orleans Parish don't meet expectations.
1. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
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Lake Forest Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
2. Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
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Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 722 Students
3. Belle Chasse Elementary School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 579 Students
4. J.c. Ellis School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 613 Students
5. Audubon Charter School
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Audubon Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 862 Students
6. Bricolage Academy
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Bricolage Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 7 • 848 Students
7. International School Of Louisiana
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International School Of Louisiana • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1190 Students
8. Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
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Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 792 Students
9. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
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Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
10. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
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Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Orleans Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Orleans Parish, LA has a total population of 383,997 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Orleans Parish, 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 Orleans Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
39.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
31.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Orleans Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Orleans Parish, 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 Orleans Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
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