For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 741 students in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Whitney is L.b. Landry High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (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 Whitney, New Orleans, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L.b. Landry High School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 L.b. Landry Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
New Orleans, LA 70114
(504) 302-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans, LA include L.b. Landry High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitney, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Whitney, 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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