For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,232 students in 70001, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,807 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 70001, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70001, LA are Bridgedale Elementary School, Joseph C Moscona School and East Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70001 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70001, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70001, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Joseph C Moscona School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
Rank: #33.
East Jefferson High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Grades: 9-12
| 1,499 students
Rank: #44.
Phoebe Hearst School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5208 Wabash Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 887-8814
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 887-8814
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70001, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70001, LA include Bridgedale Elementary School, Joseph C Moscona School and East Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in 70001?
4 public schools are located in 70001.
What percentage of students in 70001 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 70001 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70001?
70001 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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