For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,724 students in 70003, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA are Rudolph Matas School, Bissonet Plaza School and John Q. Adams Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70003 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70003, LA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70003, LA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 622 students
Rank: #22.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #44.
T.h. Harris Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
911 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0867
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0867
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
70003, Louisiana 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
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 70003, LA include Rudolph Matas School, Bissonet Plaza School and John Q. Adams Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70003?
4 public middle schools are located in 70003.
What is the racial composition of students in 70003?
70003 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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