Top 5 Best 70053 Louisiana Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,132 students in 70053, LA.
The top ranked public schools in 70053, LA are L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies, Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 71% statewide average). Schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. W. Ruppel Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
(1)
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #66.
William Hart Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
Rank: #77.
Gretna Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 368-5962
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 368-5962
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
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