For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,790 students in 70122, LA (there are 3 private schools, serving 2,151 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 70122, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70122, LA are Benjamin Franklin High School, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology and Arthur Ashe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70122 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70122, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70122, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 Gardena Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6267
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6267
Gr: K-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Gr: 9-13 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Audubon Charter Gentilly
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4720 Painters Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 309-9434
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 309-9434
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Rooted School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6701 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 383-4654
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 383-4654
Gr: 9-13 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Believe
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3815 St. Bernard St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-8857
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-8857
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Gr: 8-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 117 students
Rank: #1111.
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5800 St. Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
John F. Kennedy High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Edward Hynes Charter School - Uno
Charter School
1901 Leon C. Simon
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
70122, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Akili Academy Of New Orleans (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3811 N. Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 355-4172
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 355-4172
Gr: PK-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
5800 Saint Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2635
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2635
Gr: PK-6 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1456 Gardena Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students
Edward Hynes Charter School (Uno Campus) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
6101 Chatham Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
Gr: K
1200 Senate Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2691
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2691
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4720 Painters St
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 259-3365
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 259-3365
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
6026 Paris Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6227
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6227
Gr: 9-11 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
6101 Chatham Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2626
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2626
Gr: K-6 | 664 students Minority enrollment: 96%
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-8811
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-8811
Gr: 9-12
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2710
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2710
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Minority enrollment: 98%
3411 Broadway Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 483-6135
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 483-6135
Gr: PK-8 | 256 students
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7200
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7200
Gr: 8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
3774 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 894-0557
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 894-0557
Gr: K-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
3121 St. Bernard Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 943-1311
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 943-1311
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Pierre A. Capdau Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5800 St. Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
Gr: PK-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
5800 St. Roch Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
Gr: K-10
1700 Pratt Dr
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 400-0614
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 400-0614
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3630
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 942-3630
Gr: PK-6 | 596 students
Urban League Street Academy (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1300 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2031
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2031
Gr: 6-12 | 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70122, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70122, LA include Benjamin Franklin High School, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology and Arthur Ashe Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 70122?
13 public schools are located in 70122.
What percentage of students in 70122 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 70122 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70122?
70122 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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