Louisiana›Orleans Parish›New Orleans
Best Schools in New Orleans, Louisiana
Compare 74 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
74
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
47,154
Total Students
Across New Orleans
13.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
74 schools found
Benjamin Franklin High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2001 Leon C Simon Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
9.5
Rating
Students
1,056
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
98%
Math Proficiency
92%
The Willow School
charter schoolhighK-12
5624 Freret Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
8.9
Rating
Students
2,225
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
86%
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
11110 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70128
8.7
Rating
Students
691
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
94%
Math Proficiency
80%
Edward Hynes Charter School - Lakeview
charter schoolmiddleK-8
990 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124
7
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
65%
New Orleans Center For Creative Arts
publicElementary9-13th Grade
2800 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70117
6.5
Rating
Students
224
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
New Orleans Accelerated High School
charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
12000 Hayne Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70128
5
Rating
Students
200
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Audubon Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
428 Broadway Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
4.8
Rating
Students
937
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
33%
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-Orleans
charter schoolhighPK-12
1601 Leonidas Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
4.6
Rating
Students
897
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
34%
International School Of Louisiana
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1400 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
4.4
Rating
Students
1,074
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
35%
Bricolage Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2426 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
3.6
Rating
Students
965
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
28%
Alice M Harte Elementary Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
5300 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
3.5
Rating
Students
725
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
29%
Morris Jeff Community School
charter schoolhighPK-12
211 Lopez Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
3.1
Rating
Students
1,442
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
24%
Elan Academy Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
6501 Berkley Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
3
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Warren Easton Charter High School
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
3019 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
2.8
Rating
Students
1,138
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
26%
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2401 Humanity Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
2.7
Rating
Students
659
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
13%
Homer Plessy Community School
publicmiddlePK-8
1423 Saint Philip Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
2.7
Rating
Students
781
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
19%
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
425 O Bannon Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
2.6
Rating
Students
945
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
18%
Eleanor Mcmain Secondary School
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
5712 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125
2.6
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
20%
Arthur Ashe Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1456 Gardena Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
2.5
Rating
Students
778
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
17%
Edna Karr High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
4400 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70131
2.5
Rating
Students
1,097
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
24%
Detailed Overview of Schools in New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana is home to 74 schools serving over 47,154 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →
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School Insights
Metrics for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency
Math38%
ELA52%
Students meeting state proficiency standards
Class Size Distribution
Small (<15:1)13
Moderate (15-20:1)6
Large (>20:1)1
Smaller classes allow more individual attention
Highlights
- 15% of schools rated 8/10 or above
- 2,225 students at The Willow School
- Best ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Orleans, Louisiana?
There are 74 schools in New Orleans, serving 47,154 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in New Orleans?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in New Orleans include schools with ratings of 2 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in New Orleans?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in New Orleans is 13.2:1.