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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

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

Math Assessment Score10%
ELA Assessment Score20%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 901 students at Harriet Tubman Charter School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
G W Carver High School
charter schoolElementary9-13th Grade
3059 Higgins Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
1.8
Rating
Students
771
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
18%
The Net 2 Charter High School
charter schoolhighGrade 8-12
6601 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
1.8
Rating
Students
141
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
20%
International High School Of New Orleans
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
727 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
1.7
Rating
Students
380
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Kipp Central City
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2514 Third Street, New Orleans, LA 70113
1.7
Rating
Students
817
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
9%
Audubon Charter Gentilly
charter schoolmiddleK-8
4720 Painters Street, New Orleans, LA 70122
1.7
Rating
Students
448
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Rooted School
publicElementary9-13th Grade
6701 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA 70122
1.7
Rating
Students
152
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
24.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Sophie B. Wright Institute Of Academic Excellence
charter schoolElementary6-13th Grade
1426 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70115
1.7
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Martin Behrman Charter Acad Of Creative Arts & Sci
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
715 Opelousas Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
1.6
Rating
Students
756
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%
Kipp Believe
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3815 St. Bernard St., New Orleans, LA 70122
1.6
Rating
Students
710
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
10%
Renew Schaumburg Elementary
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
9501 Grant Street, New Orleans, LA 70127
1.5
Rating
Students
683
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
11%
New Orleans Charter Science And Mathematics Hs
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
2011 Bienville St., New Orleans, LA 70112
1.5
Rating
Students
627
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview
charter schoolmiddleK-8
4617 Mirabeau, New Orleans, LA 70126
1.5
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
8%
Kipp Leadership
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2300 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
1.5
Rating
Students
890
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
6%
Dorothy Height Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
3501 Seine Street, New Orleans, LA 70114
1.4
Rating
Students
878
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Phillis Wheatley Community School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2300 Dumaine St., New Orleans, LA 70119
1.4
Rating
Students
777
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
18%
Math Proficiency
9%
Harriet Tubman Charter School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
2013 General Meyer Ave, New Orleans, LA 70114
1.4
Rating
Students
901
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
8%
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech
charter schoolhighPK-12
1617 Fats Domino Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117
1.3
Rating
Students
752
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
9%
Einstein Charter School At Village De L'Est
charter schoolelementaryPK-5
5100 Cannes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70129
1.2
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M School
charter schoolmiddlePK-8
5800 St. Roch Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122
1.1
Rating
Students
565
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
8%
Foundation Preparatory Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
3121 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
1
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%

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.

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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 9.0 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.