Best elementary schools in Jefferson Parish (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 50 schools in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
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- 191Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 434 students
- 288Metairie Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 356 students
- 381Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesWestwego · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 480Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 580J.C. Ellis SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 587 students
- 679Harahan SchoolHarahan · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 778Rudolph Matas SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 877Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolKenner · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 977Chateau Estates SchoolKenner · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 1076Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 1175Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolRiver Ridge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 1273Harold Keller Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 1373Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolLafitte · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 360 students
- 1472A.C. Alexander SchoolKenner · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 1572Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolKenner · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1672John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolKenner · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 545 students
- 1771Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 1871Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolWestwego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 1970Bissonet Plaza SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 624 students
- 2070Bridgedale Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 2170Green Park Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 2269Phoebe Hearst SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 2369Alice Birney Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 2469George Cox Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 2567Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 777 students
- 2664Joseph C Moscona SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 2763Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 2863Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences AcademyJefferson · Charter Elementary54% Free/reduced-price lunch · 731 students
- 2963Allen Ellender SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 3063Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 3163Ralph J Bunche ElementaryMetairie · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 3262Estelle SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 3362Jefferson SchoolJefferson · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 3461Laureate Academy Charter SchoolHarvey · Charter Elementary77% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 3561Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 3661John James Audubon SchoolKenner · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 3761Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolHarvey · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 3856Terrytown Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 3955G.T. Woods SchoolKenner · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 4054Ruppel Academie FrancaiseGretna · Public Elementary60.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 362 students
- 4153Lincoln School for the ArtsMarrero · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 4251Woodland West SchoolHarvey · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 4350William Hart Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 4448McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 4545Young Audiences Charter SchoolGretna · Charter Elementary52% Math proficiency · 1,077 students
- 4644Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordAvondale · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 769 students
- 4744Harry S Truman SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 4842Tom Benson SchoolKenner · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 4941Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolWaggaman · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 5031Woodmere SchoolHarvey · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 629 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 91.1 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 2 | Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 87.8 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 3 | Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 4 | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 5 | J.C. Ellis School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 79.6 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 6 | Harahan School Harahan · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 78.8 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 7 | Rudolph Matas School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 8 | Walter Schneckenburger Elem School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 9 | Chateau Estates School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 10 | Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 11 | Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School River Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 12 | Harold Keller Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 13 | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.9 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 14 | A.C. Alexander School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 15 | Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 16 | John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 17 | Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 18 | Isaac G Joseph Elementary School Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 19 | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 20 | Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 21 | Green Park Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 22 | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 23 | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 24 | George Cox Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 25 | Paul J. Solis Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.9 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 26 | Joseph C Moscona School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 27 | Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 28 | Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 62.8 Top 50% | 54% Free/reduced-price lunch | 731 |
| 29 | Allen Ellender School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 30 | Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 31 | Ralph J Bunche Elementary Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 32 | Estelle School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 33 | Jefferson School Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 34 | Laureate Academy Charter School Harvey · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 61.3 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 35 | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 36 | John James Audubon School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 37 | Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 38 | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 39 | G.T. Woods School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 40 | Ruppel Academie Francaise Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 60.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 41 | Lincoln School for the Arts Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 42 | Woodland West School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 51.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 43 | William Hart Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 44 | McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 45 | Young Audiences Charter School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 45.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,077 |
| 46 | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 47 | Harry S Truman School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 48 | Tom Benson School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 49 | Lucille Cherbonnier School Waggaman · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 50 | Woodmere School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 629 |
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 91.1. Of the 50 schools shown, 47 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana elementary schools rankings, every school on the Jefferson Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Jefferson Parish?
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana ranks first among elementary schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 91.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 434).
How are elementary schools in Jefferson Parish ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.