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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Metairie Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,926 students in Metairie, LA (there are 26 private schools, serving 9,894 private students). 56% of all K-12 students in Metairie, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Metairie, LA are Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies and Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metairie, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Metairie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Metairie, LA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 97%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4301 Grace King Place
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 837-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Metairie Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-5539
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Airline Park Academy For Advanced Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6201 Camphor Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 888-0969
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
J.c. Ellis School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 Brockenbraugh Court
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 833-7254
Gr: PK-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Rudolph Matas School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 Elise Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-6200
Gr: PK-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Bridgedale Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
808 Zinnia Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-6807
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Ralph J Bunche Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8101 Simon Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 934-4875
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Marie B. Riviere Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1564 Lake Avenue
Metairie, LA 70005
(504) 835-8439
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Alice Birney Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4829 Hastings Street
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 885-1054
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Bissonet Plaza School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6818 Kawanee Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-0470
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
John Q. Adams Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5525 Henican Place
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1212.
Joseph C Moscona School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Severn Avenue
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 837-5370
Gr: PK-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Harold Keller Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Irving Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 887-3836
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1414.
East Jefferson High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Phlox Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-7171
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
J.d. Meisler Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 Cleary Avenue
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 888-5832
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1616.
Green Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 North Upland Street
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 466-0205
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1717.
Phoebe Hearst School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5208 Wabash Street
Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 887-8814
Gr: PK-5 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
T.h. Harris Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
911 Elise Avenue
Metairie, LA 70003
(504) 733-0867
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Metairie, LA?
How many public schools are located in Metairie?
18 public schools are located in Metairie.
What percentage of students in Metairie go to public school?
56% of all K-12 students in Metairie are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Metairie?
Metairie public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Metairie are often viewed compared to one another?

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