Schools by Reading Proficiency in Jefferson Parish (2025)
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Listed with official data; 65 schools in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
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- Schools by Math Proficiency in Jefferson Parish
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- 185Haynes Academy School for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public HighReading · math: 99.5% · 99.5%
- 279Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology AcademyAvondale · Public HighReading · math: 99.5% · 99.5%
- 391Airline Park Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 488Metairie Academy for Advanced StudiesMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 581Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced StudiesWestwego · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 680Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 774Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced StudiesGretna · Public HighReading · math: 97.5% · 97.5%
- 880J.C. Ellis SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 85% · 78%
- 979Harahan SchoolHarahan · Public ElementaryReading · math: 82% · 78%
- 1073Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary SchoolLafitte · Public ElementaryReading · math: 80% · 78%
- 1177Chateau Estates SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 81%
- 1278Rudolph Matas SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 79% · 77%
- 1367Paul J. Solis Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 80%
- 1465Riverdale High SchoolJefferson · Public HighReading · math: 77% · 74%
- 1577Walter Schneckenburger Elem SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 77% · 72%
- 1671Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 75% · 73%
- 1771Isaac G Joseph Elementary SchoolWestwego · Public ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 77%
- 1861Laureate Academy Charter SchoolHarvey · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 77%
- 1975Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff SchoolRiver Ridge · Public ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 72%
- 2070Green Park Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 72% · 57%
- 2166Fisher Middle/High SchoolMarrero · Public HighReading · math: 71% · 83%
- 2272A.C. Alexander SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 71% · 78%
- 2369Phoebe Hearst SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 68% · 58%
- 2453John Ehret High SchoolMarrero · Public HighReading · math: 68% · 58%
- 2569George Cox Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 67% · 72%
- 2670Bridgedale Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 66% · 82%
- 2772John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 66% · 65%
- 2872Greenlawn Terrace Elementary SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 65% · 74%
- 2973Harold Keller Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 65% · 71%
- 3076Marie B. Riviere Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 64% · 78%
- 3170Bissonet Plaza SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 64% · 73%
- 3263Allen Ellender SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 64% · 66%
- 3361Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 63% · 65%
- 3462Estelle SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 63% · 60%
- 3564Joseph C Moscona SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 63% · 58%
- 3663Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 72%
- 3751L.W. Higgins High SchoolMarrero · Public HighReading · math: 62% · 67%
- 3862Jefferson SchoolJefferson · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 62%
- 3961Ella C. Pittman Elementary SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 61%
- 4063Ralph J Bunche ElementaryMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 62% · 57%
- 4158L.H. Marrero Middle SchoolMarrero · Public MiddleReading · math: 62% · 57%
- 4269Alice Birney Elementary SchoolMetairie · Public ElementaryReading · math: 61% · 68%
- 4363Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 61% · 62%
- 4453Lincoln School for the ArtsMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 61% · 61%
- 4549Jefferson RISE Charter SchoolHarvey · Charter HighReading · math: 60% · 58%
- 4651Woodland West SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryReading · math: 60% · 56%
- 4761John Q. Adams Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleReading · math: 59% · 58%
- 4852East Jefferson High SchoolMetairie · Public HighReading · math: 59% · 58%
- 4961John James Audubon SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 58% · 61%
- 5053T.H. Harris Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleReading · math: 57% · 44%
- 5145Young Audiences Charter SchoolGretna · Charter ElementaryReading · math: 55% · 52%
- 5249Bonnabel Magnet Academy High SchoolKenner · Public HighReading · math: 54% · 56%
- 5356Terrytown Elementary SchoolTerrytown · Public ElementaryReading · math: 53% · 46%
- 5455G.T. Woods SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 52%
- 5548McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 42%
- 5641Lucille Cherbonnier SchoolWaggaman · Public ElementaryReading · math: 52% · 37%
- 5748J.D. Meisler Middle SchoolMetairie · Public MiddleReading · math: 51% · 44%
- 5844Harry S Truman SchoolMarrero · Public ElementaryReading · math: 51% · 37%
- 5946West Jefferson High SchoolHarvey · Public HighReading · math: 48% · 55%
- 6044Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at FordAvondale · Public ElementaryReading · math: 48% · 43%
- 6150William Hart Elementary SchoolGretna · Public ElementaryReading · math: 47% · 42%
- 6242Tom Benson SchoolKenner · Public ElementaryReading · math: 47% · 29%
- 6340Stella Worley Middle SchoolWestwego · Public MiddleReading · math: 46% · 33%
- 6434Livaudais Middle SchoolTerrytown · Public MiddleReading · math: 40% · 31%
- 6531Woodmere SchoolHarvey · Public ElementaryReading · math: 37% · 27%
| # | School | Sector | Reading · math | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies Metairie · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 99.5% · 99.5% | 85.3 Top 5% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 872 |
| 2 | Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy Avondale · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 99.5% · 99.5% | 78.8 Top 10% | 99.5% Math proficiency | 871 |
| 3 | Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 91.1 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 434 |
| 4 | Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 87.8 Top 5% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 356 |
| 5 | Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 80.7 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 6 | Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 80.4 Top 10% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 7 | Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies Gretna · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 97.5% · 97.5% | 73.8 Top 25% | 97.5% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 8 | J.C. Ellis School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 85% · 78% | 79.6 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 587 |
| 9 | Harahan School Harahan · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 82% · 78% | 78.8 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 10 | Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School Lafitte · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80% · 78% | 72.9 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 360 |
| 11 | Chateau Estates School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 79% · 81% | 76.6 Top 25% | 81% Math proficiency | 610 |
| 12 | Rudolph Matas School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 79% · 77% | 77.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 13 | Paul J. Solis Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 80% | 66.9 Top 50% | 80% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 14 | Riverdale High School Jefferson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 77% · 74% | 65.1 Top 50% | 74% Math proficiency | 1,259 |
| 15 | Walter Schneckenburger Elem School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 77% · 72% | 76.9 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 327 |
| 16 | Congetta Trippe Janet Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 75% · 73% | 70.7 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 868 |
| 17 | Isaac G Joseph Elementary School Westwego · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72% · 77% | 70.6 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 439 |
| 18 | Laureate Academy Charter School Harvey · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 72% · 77% | 61.3 Top 50% | 77% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 19 | Hazel Park/Hilda Knoff School River Ridge · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 72% · 72% | 75.2 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 20 | Green Park Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72% · 57% | 69.8 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 21 | Fisher Middle/High School Marrero · High · Grades 6–12 | Public | 71% · 83% | 65.6 Top 50% | 83% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 22 | A.C. Alexander School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 71% · 78% | 72.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 567 |
| 23 | Phoebe Hearst School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68% · 58% | 69.4 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 602 |
| 24 | John Ehret High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68% · 58% | 53.4 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,850 |
| 25 | George Cox Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 67% · 72% | 69.0 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 402 |
| 26 | Bridgedale Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66% · 82% | 70.1 Top 25% | 82% Math proficiency | 491 |
| 27 | John Clancy/Joseph Maggiore Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66% · 65% | 71.5 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 545 |
| 28 | Greenlawn Terrace Elementary School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65% · 74% | 71.6 Top 25% | 74% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 29 | Harold Keller Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65% · 71% | 73.4 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 30 | Marie B. Riviere Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64% · 78% | 76.2 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 526 |
| 31 | Bissonet Plaza School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64% · 73% | 70.1 Top 25% | 73% Math proficiency | 624 |
| 32 | Allen Ellender School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 64% · 66% | 62.6 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 727 |
| 33 | Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 63% · 65% | 61.3 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 34 | Estelle School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 63% · 60% | 62.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 518 |
| 35 | Joseph C Moscona School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 63% · 58% | 64.0 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 521 |
| 36 | Judge Lionel R. Collins Elementary School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62% · 72% | 62.5 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 37 | L.W. Higgins High School Marrero · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 62% · 67% | 51.1 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 1,136 |
| 38 | Jefferson School Jefferson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 62% · 62% | 61.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 39 | Ella C. Pittman Elementary School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62% · 61% | 60.6 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 471 |
| 40 | Ralph J Bunche Elementary Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 62% · 57% | 62.5 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 470 |
| 41 | L.H. Marrero Middle School Marrero · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62% · 57% | 58.1 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 619 |
| 42 | Alice Birney Elementary School Metairie · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61% · 68% | 69.3 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 579 |
| 43 | Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61% · 62% | 63.3 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 44 | Lincoln School for the Arts Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 61% · 61% | 53.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 45 | Jefferson RISE Charter School Harvey · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 60% · 58% | 48.5 Lower 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 764 |
| 46 | Woodland West School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 60% · 56% | 51.4 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 47 | John Q. Adams Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 59% · 58% | 60.8 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 48 | East Jefferson High School Metairie · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 59% · 58% | 51.7 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 1,381 |
| 49 | John James Audubon School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 58% · 61% | 60.7 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 50 | T.H. Harris Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57% · 44% | 53.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 563 |
| 51 | Young Audiences Charter School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 55% · 52% | 45.4 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,077 |
| 52 | Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School Kenner · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54% · 56% | 49.4 Lower 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 2,376 |
| 53 | Terrytown Elementary School Terrytown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53% · 46% | 55.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 54 | G.T. Woods School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 52% · 52% | 55.0 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 55 | McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 52% · 42% | 48.1 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 56 | Lucille Cherbonnier School Waggaman · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 52% · 37% | 41.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 466 |
| 57 | J.D. Meisler Middle School Metairie · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51% · 44% | 48.1 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 679 |
| 58 | Harry S Truman School Marrero · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 51% · 37% | 43.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 717 |
| 59 | West Jefferson High School Harvey · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48% · 55% | 46.0 Lower 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 1,438 |
| 60 | Emmett C.Gilbert School of Excellence at Ford Avondale · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 48% · 43% | 43.9 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 769 |
| 61 | William Hart Elementary School Gretna · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 47% · 42% | 49.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 320 |
| 62 | Tom Benson School Kenner · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 47% · 29% | 41.7 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 63 | Stella Worley Middle School Westwego · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 46% · 33% | 40.3 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 235 |
| 64 | Livaudais Middle School Terrytown · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40% · 31% | 34.0 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 65 | Woodmere School Harvey · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 37% · 27% | 31.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 629 |
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies in Metairie leads the 2025 list of schools by reading proficiency in Jefferson Parish with Reading · math 99.5% · 99.5%. Of the 65 schools shown, 62 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Louisiana schools by reading proficiency 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 reading results school in Jefferson Parish?
Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana ranks first among schools by reading proficiency in Jefferson Parish with Reading · math 99.5% · 99.5% (Enrollment: 872).
How are schools by reading proficiency in Jefferson Parish ranked?
Schools ranked by the share of tested students proficient or above in reading/language arts (EDFacts, all students). Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.