For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 367 students in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in New Aurora is Walter L. Cohen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 New Aurora, New Orleans, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter L. Cohen High School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3575 Baronne St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 503-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans, LA include Walter L. Cohen High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of New Aurora, New Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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