For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,451 students in Westwego, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westwego, LA are Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Riverside Alternative High School and Mildred S. Harris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westwego, LA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westwego have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Westwego, LA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Mildred S. Harris Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Bridge City Avenue
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-4626
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-4626
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Joshua Butler Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Fourth Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #55.
Myrtle C. Thibodeaux Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
537 Avenue D
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1451
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-1451
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Ford Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 South Jamie Boulevard
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Lucille Cherbonnier/norbert Rillieux Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Dandelion Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-9740
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-9740
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Rank: #88.
Stella Worley Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Spartan Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 348-4964
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 348-4964
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
Westwego, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Westwego, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Westwego, LA include Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Riverside Alternative High School and Mildred S. Harris Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westwego, LA?
8 public elementary schools are located in Westwego, LA.
What is the racial composition of students in Westwego, LA?
Westwego, LA public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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