For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,380 students in 70062, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 362 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 70062, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70062, LA are Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School and John James Audubon School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70062 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70062, LA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70062, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,263 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Maine Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 469-3664
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
John James Audubon School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Gr: PK-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70062, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70062, LA include Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, John Clancy/joseph Maggiore Elementary School and John James Audubon School.
How many public schools are located in 70062?
3 public schools are located in 70062.
What percentage of students in 70062 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 70062 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70062?
70062 public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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