For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,491 students in Plaquemines Parish, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA are Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plaquemines Parish, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plaquemines Parish (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6620
Gr: 2-4 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6640
Gr: 5-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Boothville-venice Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
#1 Oiler Drive
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Boothville, LA 70038
(504) 595-6455
Gr: PK-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Gr: PK-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
South Plaquemines Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Rd
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 595-6415
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Gr: PK-1 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Plaquemines Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Wildcat Drive
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-9435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-9435
Gr: PK-12 | 856 students Minority enrollment: 39%
34158 Highway 11 North
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-7721
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 657-7721
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Metropolitan Developmental Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
251 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Plaquemines Parish Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
115 Keating Dr
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Gr: 7-12
164 School Road
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 564-2423
Port Sulphur, LA 70083
(504) 564-2423
Gr: PK-12 | 618 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish, LA include Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plaquemines Parish?
7 public elementary schools are located in Plaquemines Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Plaquemines Parish?
Plaquemines Parish public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Plaquemines Parish include: South Plaquemines Elementary School vs. Boothville-venice Elementary School, Boothville-venice Elementary School vs. South Plaquemines Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy vs. Belle Chasse Middle School
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