For the 2024-25 school year, there are 41 public middle schools serving 25,539 students in Jefferson Parish, LA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Parish, LA are Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson Parish, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson Parish have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson Parish (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
701 Churchill Pkwy
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 838-2249
Grades: 6-12
| 850 students
Rank: #22.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1416 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 837-8300
Grades: 6-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
17 Gretna Blvd.
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 541 students
Rank: #44.
J.c. Ellis School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3050
Grades: 1-12
| 53 students
Rank: #66.
A.c. Alexander School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Grades: PK-8
| 680 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Grades: PK-12
| 2,283 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Rudolph Matas School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 609 students
Rank: #99.
Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1108 Shrewsbury
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 831-0316
Grades: PK-7
| 693 students
Rank: #1010.
Fisher Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2529 Jean Lafitte Boulevard
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Lafitte, LA 70067
(504) 689-3665
Grades: 6-12
| 497 students
Rank: #1111.
Allen Ellender School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4501 East Ames Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-9469
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1212.
Grand Isle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Ludwig Lane
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grand Isle, LA 70358
(985) 787-2577
Grades: PK-12
| 92 students
Rank: #1313.
Chateau Estates School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Grades: PK-8
| 660 students
Rank: #1414.
Harahan School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6723 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-3918
Grades: PK-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1515.
Laureate Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2115 Oakmere Dr
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 503-0170
Grades: K-8
| 457 students
Rank: #1616.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 617 students
Rank: #1717.
John James Audubon School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1818.
Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8809 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 737-6163
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #1919.
Bissonet Plaza School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #2020.
L.h. Marrero Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Seventh Street
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-5842
Grades: 6-8
| 672 students
Rank: #2121.
John Q. Adams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 900 students
Rank: #2222.
Joseph C Moscona School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: #2323.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 733-8201
Grades: PK-8
| 666 students
Rank: #2424.
Woodland West School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2143 Mars Street
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-5308
Grades: PK-8
| 782 students
Rank: #2525.
J.d. Meisler Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Cleary Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-5832
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-5832
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson Rise Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Lapalco Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 410-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 716 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1429 Ames Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-8489
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
Rank: #2828.
Gretna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 Gretna Boulevard
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 366-0120
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #2929.
G.t. Woods School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1037 31st Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #3030.
Strehle Community School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 8-12
| 231 students
Rank: #3131.
Estelle School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-3727
Grades: PK-8
| 709 students
Rank: #3232.
Tom Benson School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Grades: PK-8
| 753 students
Rank: #3333.
Livaudais Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #3434.
Emmett C.gilbert School Of Excellence At Ford
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
435 South Jamie Boulevard
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-2474
Grades: PK-8
| 689 students
Rank: #3535.
Harry S Truman School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5417 Ehret Road
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 341-0961
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
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Jefferson Parish Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6201 Camphor St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Amikids Jefferson (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1149 Macarthur Blvd
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 328-1221
Grades: 4-12
| 8 students
B. A. St. Ville Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1121 Pailet Ave
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 366-1708
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
178 Millie Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1920
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Deckbar Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1108 Shrewsbury Rd
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 832-6021
Grades: K-6
| 21 students
Deckbar School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 833-4000
Grades: K-8
| 35 students
Douglass Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4300 Patriot St
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 368-5962
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 374-6010
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3400 Sixth St
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Harvey, LA 70058
(504) 341-2051
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Jefferson Community School (Charter School) (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3528 Monford St
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 836-0808
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
815 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 349-7768
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2820 Mt Kennedy Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 347-4739
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
220 Acadia Drive
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 431-7924
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Martyn Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2801 Bruin Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
2001 Bonnie Ann Drive
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 340-4941
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
7121 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-8336
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Ralph J. Bunche Accelerated Academy For High School Prep (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8101 Simon St
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 737-3132
Grades: 5-8
| 145 students
River Oaks Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1525 River Oaks Road West
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
New Orleans, LA 70123
(504) 734-1740
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
3900 Jefferson Hwy.
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 828-2706
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Riverside Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3225 River Road
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 437-3054
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Smothers Academy Preparatory School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
2012 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 352-1089
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
1525 Spruce Street
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 341-6517
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Waggaman Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
6801 River Rd
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Westwego, LA 70094
(504) 436-1304
Grades: K-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson Parish, LA include Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy, Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies and Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson Parish?
41 public middle schools are located in Jefferson Parish.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Parish?
Jefferson Parish public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson Parish are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson Parish include: Woodmere School vs. Lincoln School For The Arts, Harry S Truman School vs. L.h. Marrero Middle School, Hazel Park/hilda Knoff School vs. Harahan School
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