For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 626 students in 70053, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70053, LA are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Frederick Douglass Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 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 middle schools in 70053, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70053, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies and Frederick Douglass Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70053?
2 public middle schools are located in 70053.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053?
70053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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