For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 929 students in 70053, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70053, LA are Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Ruppel Academie Francaise and Frederick Douglass Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70053 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70053, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70053, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
910 Gretna Blvd
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 363-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Ruppel Academie Francaise
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
815 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 361-8905
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Douglass Community School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Huey P Long Ave
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gretna, LA 70053
(504) 371-4651
Gr: 3-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70053, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70053, LA include Thomas Jefferson High School For Advanced Studies, Ruppel Academie Francaise and Frederick Douglass Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in 70053?
3 public middle schools are located in 70053.
What is the racial composition of students in 70053?
70053 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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