Best Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
Orleans Parish, LA has 129 public schools (35 high, 1 middle, 69 elementary) serving 74,377 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Orleans Parish meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
The top high schools in Orleans Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Franklin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Franklin High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1034 Students
2. Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
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Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 541 Students
3. Belle Chasse High School
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Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 959 Students
4. New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
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Projected Test Scores
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 230 Students
5. Northshore High School
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Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
6. Chalmette High School
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St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
7. Riverdale High School
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Jefferson Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1019 Students
8. Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
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Projected Test Scores
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School • Charter • Grades 9 - 13 • 864 Students
9. New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
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New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 907 Students
10. Warren Easton Charter High School
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Projected Test Scores
Warren Easton Charter Foundation Inc. • Charter • Grades 9 - 13 • 1112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
The top middle schools in Orleans Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 227 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in Orleans Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 596 Students
2. Audubon Charter School
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Audubon Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 862 Students
3. International School Of Louisiana
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International School Of Louisiana • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1190 Students
4. Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
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Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 792 Students
5. St Benedict The Moor School
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Projected Test Scores
St Benedict The Moor School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 39 Students
6. Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Mcmillian's First Steps Cdc / Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 132 Students
7. Bricolage Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bricolage Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 848 Students
8. Wilson Charter School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilson Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 712 Students
9. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
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Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
10. Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
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Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 705 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.
Questions About Schools in Orleans Parish, LA
How many schools are in Orleans Parish, LA?
Orleans Parish, LA has 129 public schools: 35 high schools, 1 middle schools and 69 elementary schools, serving 74,377 students in total.
How do schools in Orleans Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 129 schools in Orleans Parish score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Orleans Parish meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Orleans Parish?
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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- Projected: 45%
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- Projected: 31%
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