70053 Louisiana Public Schools
- For the 2020 school year, there are 8 public schools in 70053, Louisiana, serving 3,132 students.
- Public schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 63%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 70053, Louisiana have an average ranking in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in 70053, Louisiana are L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies, Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is more than the Louisiana public school average of 18:1.
70053, LA Public Schools (2020)
- School Location Grades Students
- Frederick Douglass Elementary School1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)368-5962
Grades: PK-5 | 315 students
- Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies Magnet School701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)366-3582
Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
- L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies Magnet School815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)349-7768
Grades: 6-8 | 211 students
- Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)362-9929
Grades: PK-5 | 259 students
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- Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School1130 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)366-1660
Grades: PK-5 | 620 students
- Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies Magnet School17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)363-4300
Grades: 9-12 | 405 students
- William Hart Elementary School2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504)366-4346
Grades: PK-5 | 344 students
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