For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,991 students in 70125, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 977 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 70125, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in 70125, LA are Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School, Wilson Charter School and Booker T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70125 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70125, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70125, LA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 324-7500
Grades: 8-12
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Wilson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #33.
Booker T. Washington High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 South Roman St.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 410-5289
Grades: 9-12
| 637 students
70125, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
1201 South Roman St
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fannie Lou Hamer Charter School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3900 General Taylor Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 821-2121
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 821-2121
Grades: 7-12
| 215 students
3929 Erato Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4531
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4531
Grades: PK-6
| 326 students
1201 South Roman St
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6206
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6206
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
2622 South Prieur Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4569
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4569
Grades: PK-7
| 229 students
2600 S Rocheblave Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4519
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 827-4519
Grades: 8-10
| 627 students
5712 South Claiborne Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 304-7500
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 304-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
3127 Martin L. King Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 235-2783
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 235-2783
Grades: PK-8
| 197 students
3127 Martin L. King Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 522-0100
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 522-0100
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 70125, LA?
The top ranked public schools in 70125, LA include Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School, Wilson Charter School and Booker T. Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 70125?
3 public schools are located in 70125.
What percentage of students in 70125 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 70125 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70125?
70125 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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