For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,737 students in Belle Chasse, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 88 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Belle Chasse, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Belle Chasse, LA are Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belle Chasse, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Belle Chasse have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belle Chasse, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Grades: 2-4
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-2810
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 979 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Grades: 5-8
| 701 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Grades: PK-1
| 512 students
Belle Chasse, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Metropolitan Developmental Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
251 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Plaquemines Parish Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
115 Keating Dr
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Belle Chasse, LA?
The top ranked public schools in Belle Chasse, LA include Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse High School.
How many public schools are located in Belle Chasse?
5 public schools are located in Belle Chasse.
What percentage of students in Belle Chasse go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Belle Chasse are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belle Chasse?
Belle Chasse public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Belle Chasse are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Belle Chasse include: Belle Chasse Academy vs. Belle Chasse Middle School, Belle Chasse Middle School vs. Belle Chasse Academy, Belle Chasse Academy vs. Belle Chasse Elementary School
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