For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,556 students in Harvey, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, LA are Laureate Academy Charter School, Woodland West School and Jefferson Rise Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harvey, LA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Gr: K-8 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Woodland West School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3645 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-9799
Gr: 6-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Woodmere School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3191 Alex Kornman Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 348-2410
Gr: PK-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Harvey, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Gr: 4-12 | 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: 5-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
1121 Pailet Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
2200 Lapalco Boulevard
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 367-6388
Gr: 9-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
500 Maple St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harvey, LA include Laureate Academy Charter School, Woodland West School and Jefferson Rise Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harvey?
4 public middle schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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