For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,159 students in Marrero, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marrero, LA are Ray St. Pierre For Advanced Studies, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School and Allen Ellender School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marrero, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marrero have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marrero, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ray St. Pierre For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
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: #22.
Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #33.
Allen Ellender School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #44.
Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Pine Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-0254
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
L.h. Marrero Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School For The Arts
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Estelle Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 755 students
Rank: #88.
Harry S. Truman Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Grades: PK-8
| 487 students
Rank: #99.
Westbank Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Grades: 3-8
| 29 students
Marrero, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marrero, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marrero, LA include Ray St. Pierre For Advanced Studies, Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School and Allen Ellender School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marrero, LA?
9 public elementary schools are located in Marrero, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Marrero, LA?
Marrero, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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