Best Central Business District Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 374 students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Central Business District is International High School Of New Orleans. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans, LA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
International High School Of New Orleans
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
727 Carondelet Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 613-5703
Gr: 9-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans, LA include International High School Of New Orleans.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Central Business District, New Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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