For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,370 students in 70056, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA are Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Livaudais Middle School and Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70056 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70056, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70056, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gr: PK-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Livaudais Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gr: K-8 | 1,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70056, LA include Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School, Livaudais Middle School and Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish.
How many public middle schools are located in 70056?
3 public middle schools are located in 70056.
What is the racial composition of students in 70056?
70056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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