For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public middle schools serving 40,553 students in New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in New Orleans, LA are The Willow School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Orleans, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in New Orleans have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Willow School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3960
Gr: K-12 | 2,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
990 Harrison Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7160
Gr: K-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Audubon Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
428 Broadway Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 324-7100
Gr: PK-8 | 980 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Gr: PK-12 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
International School Of Louisiana
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 654-1088
Gr: K-8 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
The Net Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1614 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 267-9060
Gr: 8-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5300 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 373-6281
Gr: PK-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Harahan School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Gr: PK-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Bricolage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2426 Esplanade Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-7 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Morris Jeff Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Lopez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6258
Gr: PK-12 | 1,566 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1414.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Gr: PK-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1616.
Homer Plessy Community School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Elan Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Berkley Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 619-9720
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Jefferson School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 227-3810
Gr: 8-12 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
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 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 8-12 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
Gr: PK-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Samuel J. Green Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2319 Valence Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3532
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3532
Gr: PK-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3519 Trafalgar Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 554-2940
Gr: PK-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
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: PK-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Success Thurgood Marshall
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4621 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 388-0208
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10200 Curran Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 570-6354
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 570-6354
Gr: PK-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #2828.
Renew Laurel Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Jackson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 267-4574
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 267-4574
Gr: PK-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2929.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Tall Pines Dr.
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 372-2646
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 372-2646
Gr: PK-8 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Kipp Leadership
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
Gr: PK-8 | 949 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Kipp East
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6519 Virgilian St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
Gr: PK-8 | 1,030 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Firstline Live Oak
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3128 Constance St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 941-1826
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 941-1826
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Renew Schaumburg Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9501 Grant Street
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 330-6788
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 330-6788
Gr: PK-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3434.
Young Audiences Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1407 Virgil Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 717-1200
Gr: PK-8 | 1,087 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Wilson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3617 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6274
Gr: PK-8 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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New Orleans, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
A.d. Crossman: Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-6110
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 483-6110
Gr: K-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2021 Pauger Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6219
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6219
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Abramson Science & Technology Charter School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
Gr: K-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Abramson Science And Technology School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5552 Read Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 244-4416
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
2011 Bienville Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 592-8533
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 592-8533
Gr: PK-6 | 544 students
2011 Bienville St
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6220
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 373-6220
Gr: 4-8
5624 Freret Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 862-5140
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 862-5140
Gr: 8-12 | 925 students Minority enrollment: 99%
The Alternative Learning Institute (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
3000 Perdido St
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-8556
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-8556
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
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
Gr: PK-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1010 North Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-4501
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 827-4501
Gr: 7-9 | 283 students
1400 Camp Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 592-8503
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 592-8503
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students
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%
4348 Reynes Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 243-5771
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 243-5771
Gr: PK-6 | 267 students
421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3019 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 428-8711
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 428-8711
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1456 Gardena Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2623
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students
1201 South Roman St
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
New Orleans, LA 70125
(504) 373-6200
Gr: 6-8
4238 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 593-4505
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 593-4505
Gr: PK-3 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
3019 Higgins Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 373-6225
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 373-6225
Gr: 3-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
3019 Higgins Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-1103
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-1103
Gr: 7-8 | 305 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
Gr: 9 | 75 students
2300 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2701 Lawrence Street
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-2701
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 940-2701
Gr: 7-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1111 Milan St
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6223
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 373-6223
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
4217 Orleans Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 383-3337
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 383-3337
Gr: K-4 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Gr: K-6 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 72%
3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3700 Tall Pines Drive
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7144
New Orleans, LA 70131
(504) 302-7144
Gr: PK-8
East New Orleans Educational Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%
2503 Willow Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 952-5047
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 952-5047
Gr: K-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Edward Hynes Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
990 Harrison Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
New Orleans, LA 70124
(504) 324-7160
Gr: PK-8
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%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in New Orleans, LA include The Willow School, Lake Forest Elementary Charter School and Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview.
How many public middle schools are located in New Orleans?
59 public middle schools are located in New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in New Orleans?
New Orleans public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in New Orleans are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in New Orleans include: Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School vs. Harahan School, Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School vs. Young Audiences Charter School, Renew Schaumburg Elementary School vs. Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary School
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