For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 6,049 students in 70471, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 920 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 70471, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70471, LA are Pontchartrain Elementary School, Tchefuncte Middle School and Mandeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70471 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70471, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70471, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Grades: PK-3
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Tchefuncte Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Grades: 4-6
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Grades: 9-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #44.
Fontainebleau High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Grades: 9-12
| 1,619 students
Rank: #55.
Fontainebleau Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Hurricane Alley
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 875-7501
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 875-7501
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70471, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70471, LA include Pontchartrain Elementary School, Tchefuncte Middle School and Mandeville High School.
How many public schools are located in 70471?
5 public schools are located in 70471.
What percentage of students in 70471 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 70471 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70471?
70471 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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