Best Seventh Ward Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 406 students in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Seventh Ward is Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (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 Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 St. Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans, LA include Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Seventh Ward, 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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