Best traditional public schools in Jefferson Parish (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 64 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
- 385Haynes Academy School for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 872 students
- 481Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesWestwego · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 580Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public Elementary97.5% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 680J.C. Ellis SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 587 students
- 779Harahan SchoolHarahan · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 879Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology AcademyAvondale · Public High99.5% Math proficiency · 871 students
- 978Rudolph Matas SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 1077Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolKenner · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 327 students
- 1177Chateau Estates SchoolKenner · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 610 students
- 1276Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 526 students
- 1375Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolRiver Ridge · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 1474Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public High97.5% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 1573Harold Keller Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 1673Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolLafitte · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 360 students
- 1772A.C. Alexander SchoolKenner · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 567 students
- 1872Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolKenner · Public Elementary74% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1972John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolKenner · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 545 students
- 2071Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 868 students
- 2171Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolWestwego · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 439 students
- 2270Bissonet Plaza SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary73% Math proficiency · 624 students
- 2370Bridgedale Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 491 students
- 2470Green Park Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 2569Phoebe Hearst SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 602 students
- 2669Alice Birney Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 579 students
- 2769George Cox Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 402 students
- 2867Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 777 students
- 2966Fisher Middle/High SchoolMarrero · Public High83% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 3065Riverdale High SchoolJefferson · Public High74% Math proficiency · 1,259 students
- 3164Joseph C Moscona SchoolMetairie · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 521 students
- 3263Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 3363Allen Ellender SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 727 students
- 3463Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 3563Ralph J Bunche ElementaryMetairie · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 470 students
- 3662Estelle SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary60% Math proficiency · 518 students
- 3762Jefferson SchoolJefferson · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 3861Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 3961John Q. Adams Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle58% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 4061John James Audubon SchoolKenner · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 4161Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolHarvey · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 471 students
- 4258L.H. Marrero Middle SchoolMarrero · Public Middle57% Math proficiency · 619 students
- 4356Terrytown Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 4455G.T. Woods SchoolKenner · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 4554Ruppel Academie FrancaiseGretna · Public Elementary60.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 362 students
- 4653John Ehret High SchoolMarrero · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,850 students
- 4753Lincoln School for the ArtsMarrero · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 4853T.H. Harris Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 563 students
- 4952East Jefferson High SchoolMetairie · Public High58% Math proficiency · 1,381 students
- 5051Woodland West SchoolHarvey · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 5151L.W. Higgins High SchoolMarrero · Public High67% Math proficiency · 1,136 students
- 5250Jefferson Virtual High SchoolJefferson · Public High56.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 67 students
- 5350William Hart Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 320 students
- 5449Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolKenner · Public High56% Math proficiency · 2,376 students
- 5548J.D. Meisler Middle SchoolMetairie · Public Middle44% Math proficiency · 679 students
- 5648McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolGretna · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 5746West Jefferson High SchoolHarvey · Public High55% Math proficiency · 1,438 students
- 5844Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordAvondale · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 769 students
- 5944Harry S Truman SchoolMarrero · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 717 students
- 6042Tom Benson SchoolKenner · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 6141Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolWaggaman · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 466 students
- 6240Stella Worley Middle SchoolWestwego · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 235 students
- 6334Livaudais Middle SchoolTerrytown · Public Middle31% Math proficiency · 743 students
- 6431Woodmere 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 | Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies Metairie · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 85.3 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 4 | Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.7 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 5 | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 6 | J.C. Ellis School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 79.6 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 7 | Harahan School Harahan · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 78.8 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 8 | Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Avondale · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 78.8 Top 10% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 871 |
| 9 | Rudolph Matas School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 10 | Walter Schneckenburger Elem School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 11 | Chateau Estates School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 12 | Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 13 | Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School River Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 14 | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 73.8 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 15 | Harold Keller Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 16 | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.9 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 17 | A.C. Alexander School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 18 | Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.6 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 19 | John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 71.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 20 | Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 21 | Isaac G Joseph Elementary School Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 22 | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 23 | Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 70.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 24 | Green Park Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 25 | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 26 | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 27 | George Cox Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 28 | Paul J. Solis Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.9 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 29 | Fisher Middle/High School Marrero · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 30 | Riverdale High School Jefferson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,259 |
| 31 | Joseph C Moscona School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 32 | Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 33 | Allen Ellender School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62.6 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 34 | Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 35 | Ralph J Bunche Elementary Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 36 | Estelle School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 37 | Jefferson School Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 38 | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.3 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 39 | John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 40 | John James Audubon School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 60.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 41 | Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 60.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 42 | L.H. Marrero Middle School Marrero · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 58.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 43 | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 55.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 44 | G.T. Woods School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 45 | Ruppel Academie Francaise Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.5 Top 50% | 60.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 362 |
| 46 | John Ehret High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,850 |
| 47 | Lincoln School for the Arts Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 48 | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 49 | East Jefferson High School Metairie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,381 |
| 50 | Woodland West School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 51.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 51 | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 51.1 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,136 |
| 52 | Jefferson Virtual High School Jefferson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.6 Top 50% | 56.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 67 |
| 53 | William Hart Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 49.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 54 | Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.4 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 2,376 |
| 55 | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 679 |
| 56 | McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 57 | West Jefferson High School Harvey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.0 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,438 |
| 58 | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 43.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 59 | Harry S Truman School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 60 | Tom Benson School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 61 | Lucille Cherbonnier School Waggaman · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 41.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 62 | Stella Worley Middle School Westwego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.3 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 63 | Livaudais Middle School Terrytown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 64 | 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 traditional public schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 91.1. Of the 64 schools shown, 64 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana traditional public schools rankings, every school on the Jefferson Parish page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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What is the best public school in Jefferson Parish?
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana ranks first among traditional public schools in Jefferson Parish with a Success Index (US) of 91.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 434).
How are traditional public 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.