For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,617 students in 70053, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70053, LA are Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Ruppel Academie Francaise. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Shirley Johnson/gretna Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-1660
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
William Hart Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Hancock Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-4346
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Mcdonogh 26/homedale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Jefferson Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 362-9929
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gr: 3-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
70053, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gr: PK-5
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 70053, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 70053, LA include Gretna No. 2 Academy For Advanced Studies, Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Ruppel Academie Francaise.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70053?
7 public elementary schools are located in 70053.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053?
70053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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