For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 729 students in Jeanerette, LA.
The top-ranked public schools in Jeanerette, LA are St. Charles Street Elementary School and Jeanerette Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jeanerette, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Jeanerette have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jeanerette, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Street Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1921 St. Charles Street
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-9712
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-9712
Gr: PK-6 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Jeanerette Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8217 East Old Spanish Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-6038
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 276-6038
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jeanerette, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in Jeanerette, LA include St. Charles Street Elementary School and Jeanerette Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Jeanerette?
3 public schools are located in Jeanerette.
What is the racial composition of students in Jeanerette?
Jeanerette public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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