For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,098 students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA.
The top ranked public schools in Gentilly are Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology, The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Gentilly, New Orleans, LA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Grades: PK-8
| 745 students
Rank: #22.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Grades: 9
| 41 students
Rank: #33.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4617 Mirabeau
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0291
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0291
Grades: K-8
| 516 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans, LA include Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology, The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Gentilly, New Orleans 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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