For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,078 students in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in West Riverside is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans, LA include Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of West Riverside, New Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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