Top 10 Best Jefferson Parish Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 47,062 students in Jefferson Parish, LA (there are 55 private schools, serving 18,953 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Parish, LA are Metairie For Advanced Studies, Haynes School For Advanced Studies and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Jefferson Parish Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metairie For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 95% | Reading: 96%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 860 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Airline Park For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gretna No. 2 For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 76% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 551 students
Rank: #77.
Ray St. Pierre For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverdale High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Riverdale Drive
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-7288
Grades: 9-12
| 983 students
Rank: #1111.
Grand Isle High School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1212.
J.c. Ellis Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1313.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1414.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #1515.
Rudolph Matas School
Math: 33% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1616.
Harahan Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1717.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1818.
Fisher Middle/high School
Math: 36% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1919.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2020.
Chateau Estates Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
Allen Ellender School
Math: 28% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2222.
Laureate Charter School
Charter School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2323.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2424.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2525.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2012 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2626.
A.c. Alexander Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Jcfa
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
475 Manhattan Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70054
(504) 410-3121
Grades: 8-12
| 0 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Jcfa-east
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3401 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 410-3280
Grades: 8-12
| 165 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
John Martyn Community School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1108 Shrewsbury Road
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 8-12
| 67 students
Rank: #3030.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #3131.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
Math: 21% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #3232.
John Q. Adams Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #3333.
J.j. Audubon Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #3434.
Bridgedale Elementary School
Math: 28% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #3535.
Green Park Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
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Jefferson Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6201 Camphor St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 Maple St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-7258
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
2801 Bruin Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
River Oaks Hospital (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1525 River Oaks Road West
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3900 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson Parish, LA?
How many public schools are located in Jefferson Parish, LA?
84 public schools are located in Jefferson Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in Jefferson Parish, LA go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Jefferson Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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