For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 768 students in 70116, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 244 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 70116, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public school in 70116, LA is Homer Plessy Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 70116 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70116, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70116, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Homer Plessy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1423 Saint Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 503-0055
Grades: PK-8
| 768 students
70116, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Center For Real World Options (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1815 Saint Claude Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 942-1713
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 942-1713
Grades: 9
| 75 students
721 St. Phillip St
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 421-5711
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 421-5711
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Joseph A. Craig Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1423 St. Phillip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 373-6298
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 373-6298
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
1423 Saint Phillip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 592-8539
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 592-8539
Grades: PK-7
| 374 students
1301 North Derbigny St
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 373-6202
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 373-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
721 Saint Philip Street
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 592-8505
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 592-8505
Grades: PK-6
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70116, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70116, LA include Homer Plessy Community School.
How many public schools are located in 70116?
1 public schools are located in 70116.
What percentage of students in 70116 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 70116 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70116?
70116 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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