For the 2024 school year, there are 70 public elementary schools serving 36,653 students in Jefferson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson Parish (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metairie For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Amelia Street
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-3582
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2820 Mount Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 332 students
Rank: #88.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Grades: PK-4
| 176 students
Rank: #99.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #1010.
Grand Isle High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1111.
J.c. Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #1212.
Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4924 City Park Drive
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-4136
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3837 Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,168 students
Rank: #1414.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1515.
Harahan Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 463 students
Rank: #1616.
Walter Schneckenburger Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
26 Earnest Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1236
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #1717.
Fisher Middle/high School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: #1818.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2500 Bent Tree Lane
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-0487
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1919.
Chateau Estates Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2020.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 596 students
Rank: #2121.
Laureate Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: PK-6
| 412 students
Rank: #2222.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2323.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #2424.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2012 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #2525.
A.c. Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #2626.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #2727.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 432 students
Rank: #2828.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: #2929.
J.j. Audubon Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 566 students
Rank: #3030.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #3131.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #3232.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 602 students
Rank: #3333.
Harold Keller Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Irving Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #3434.
Ella Dolhonde Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 502 students
Rank: #3535.
Bissonet Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
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Jefferson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6201 Camphor St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 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
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
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
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Martyn Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2801 Bruin Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
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
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3900 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Smothers Academy Preparatory School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson Parish, LA include Metairie For Advanced Studies, Haynes School For Advanced Studies and Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson Parish, LA?
70 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson Parish, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson Parish, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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