For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,167 students in 70117, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70117, LA are Kipp Leadership, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical and Arise Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 70117 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70117, LA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70117, LA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Leadership
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2300 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
Gr: PK-8 | 949 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Arise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3819 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
Gr: K-8 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
70117, Louisiana ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1790
Gr: 6-8 | 499 students Minority enrollment: 99%
3819 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3591
Gr: PK-6 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
East New Orleans Educational Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7675
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Encore Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2518 Arts St
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 442-2224
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 442-2224
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
3820 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3570
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3570
Gr: 8-12 | 724 students
2518 Arts Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1770
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1770
Gr: PK-7 | 522 students
3240 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3597
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3597
Gr: PK-7 | 467 students
2401 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2200
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 349 students
5300 Law Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3602
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3602
Gr: 8-12 | 542 students
1339 Clouet Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1705
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1705
Gr: PK-6 | 443 students
5909 Saint Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3654
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3654
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students
2405 Jackson Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 359-6950
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 359-6950
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
631 Saint Maurice Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2218
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 278-2218
Gr: 7-8 | 485 students
Middle Level Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1927 Saint Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7440
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-7440
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students
2515 North Robertson Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1780
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students
2521 Marais Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6229
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 373-6229
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1339 Forstall Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3552
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3552
Gr: PK-6 | 832 students
3811 North Galvez Street
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3543
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 942-3543
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70117, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70117, LA include Kipp Leadership, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical and Arise Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70117?
3 public elementary schools are located in 70117.
What is the racial composition of students in 70117?
70117 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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