Schools in Orleans Parish, Louisiana (2025)
5 schools · 2,205 students · 4 charter, 1 public · median Enrollment 436.
Orleans Parish, in Louisiana, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,205 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 high; by sector 4 charter, 1 public.
The median Enrollment across Orleans Parish's schools is 436, below the Louisiana median of 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Elan Academy Charter School (75.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (62.0, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (59.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science (739 students), Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology (659 students), Elan Academy Charter School (436 students).
Ranked schools in Orleans Parish
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Louisiana.
- 175Elan Academy Charter SchoolNew Orleans · Charter Elementary90% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 262Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and ScienceNew Orleans · Charter Elementary66% Math proficiency · 739 students
- 359Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/TechnologyNew Orleans · Charter Elementary53% Math proficiency · 659 students
- 445The Leah Chase SchoolNew Orleans · Public Elementary83.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 294 students
- 531The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young MenNew Orleans · Charter High92.2% Free/reduced-price lunch · 77 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elan Academy Charter School New Orleans · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 75.0 Top 25% | 90% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math and Science New Orleans · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 62.0 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 739 |
| 3 | Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/Technology New Orleans · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 59.4 Top 50% | 53% Math proficiency | 659 |
| 4 | The Leah Chase School New Orleans · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 83.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 294 |
| 5 | The Delores Taylor Arthur School for Young Men New Orleans · High · Grades 8–12 | Charter | 31.2 Lower 50% | 92.2% Free/reduced-price lunch | 77 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Orleans Parish side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Orleans Parish?
Elan Academy Charter School is the highest-ranked school in Orleans Parish with a Success Index (US) of 75.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Orleans Parish?
Orleans Parish has 5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) educating 2,205 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Orleans Parish?
The median Enrollment across schools in Orleans Parish is 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.