For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,250 students in 70037, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 88 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 70037, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70037, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 70037 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70037, LA 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 70037, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Gr: 2-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8346 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6600
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 883 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Gr: 5-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70037, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70037, LA include Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse High School.
How many public schools are located in 70037?
5 public schools are located in 70037.
What percentage of students in 70037 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 70037 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70037?
70037 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).
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