Top 10 Best St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,738 students in St. Bernard Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 492 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in St.
Bernard Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA are Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and Lacoste Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Bernard Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in St. Bernard Parish have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
J.f. Gauthier School
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Lacoste Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
N.p. Trist Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Pirates Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #55.
Arabi Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
Chalmette High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,201 students
Rank: #88.
St. Bernard Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #99.
Chalmette Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #1010.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: #1111.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1212.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA

St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 8th St
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1000
Grades: K-5
| 571 students
1 Mustang Drive
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 301-0100
Grades: PK-5
| 921 students
1201 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0200
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1100
Grades: 8-12
| 465 students
1100 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 613-5301
Grades: PK-12
| 948 students
4301 Bayou Road
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
The top ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA include Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and Lacoste Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
12 public schools are located in St. Bernard Parish, LA.
What percentage of students in St. Bernard Parish, LA go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in St. Bernard Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
St. Bernard Parish, LA public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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