For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 872 students in Saint Bernard, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Bernard, LA are J.f. Gauthier School and St. Bernard Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Bernard, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Bernard have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Saint Bernard, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J.f. Gauthier School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
St. Bernard Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Saint Bernard, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0200
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 536 students Minority enrollment: 35%
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1100
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1100
Gr: 8-12 | 465 students Minority enrollment: 39%
4301 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1300
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Bernard, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Bernard, LA include J.f. Gauthier School and St. Bernard Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Bernard?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Bernard.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Bernard?
Saint Bernard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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