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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
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%
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%
Frederick A. Douglass High School
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
3820 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
2.5
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
27%
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
1116 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
2.3
Rating
Students
739
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
17%
Samuel J. Green Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2319 Valence Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
2.3
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
16%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3700 Tall Pines Dr., New Orleans, LA 70131
2.1
Rating
Students
596
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
15%
Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
10200 Curran Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
2.1
Rating
Students
738
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
11%
Travis Hill School
charter schoolhighGrade 3-12
1100 Milton Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
2
Rating
Students
117
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
4000 Cadillac St., New Orleans, LA 70122
2
Rating
Students
851
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
16%
Math Proficiency
24%
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
4801 Maid Marion Drive, New Orleans, LA 70128
2
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
Abramson Sci Academy
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
5552 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127
2
Rating
Students
655
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Livingston Collegiate Academy
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
7301 Dwyer Road, New Orleans, LA 70126
2
Rating
Students
575
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Kipp East
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
6519 Virgilian St, New Orleans, LA 70126
2
Rating
Students
921
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
12%
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
3774 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70122
2
Rating
Students
77
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Langston Hughes Charter Academy
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3519 Trafalgar Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
2
Rating
Students
791
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
16%
Renew Laurel Elementary
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
820 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
2
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
14%
Success @ Thurgood Marshall
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
4621 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
1.9
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
14%
Wilson Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3617 General Pershing Street, New Orleans, LA 70125
1.9
Rating
Students
601
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
13%
Einstein Charter Middle Sch At Sarah Towles Reed
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
5316 Michoud Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129
1.8
Rating
Students
267
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
9%
Kipp Morial
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
7701 Grant St, New Orleans, LA 70126
1.8
Rating
Students
951
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
11%

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

Math17%
ELA25%

Students meeting state proficiency standards

Class Size Distribution

Small (<15:1)16
Moderate (15-20:1)3
Large (>20:1)0

Smaller classes allow more individual attention

Highlights

  • 0% of schools rated 8/10 or above
  • 1,097 students at Edna Karr High School
  • Best ratio: 4:1

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.