Best Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA
St. Bernard Parish, LA has 28 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 16 elementary) serving 19,244 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in St. Bernard Parish meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA
The top high schools in St. Bernard Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northshore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1681 Students
2. South Plaquemines High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 412 Students
3. Chalmette High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2334 Students
4. Salmen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1216 Students
5. C.f. Rowley Alternative School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 275 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA
The top middle schools in St. Bernard Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Little Oak Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 929 Students
2. Boyet Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 725 Students
3. N.p. Trist Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 787 Students
4. Andrew Jackson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 606 Students
5. St. Bernard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 354 Students
6. St. Tammany Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA
The top elementary schools in St. Bernard Parish, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 649 Students
2. Lacoste Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students
3. Honey Island Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Tammany Parish • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 614 Students
4. J.f. Gauthier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 520 Students
5. Arabi Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 569 Students
6. Boothville-venice Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Plaquemines Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
7. Chalmette Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
8. Arlene Meraux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Bernard Parish • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 611 Students
9. Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 745 Students
10. Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orleans Parish • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Bernard Parish, LA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Bernard Parish, LA has a total population of 43,764 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish, LA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Bernard Parish, LA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Bernard 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 St. Bernard Parish, LA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA
How many schools are in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
St. Bernard Parish, LA has 28 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 19,244 students in total.
How do schools in St. Bernard Parish perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in St. Bernard Parish score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in St. Bernard Parish meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Bernard 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: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations