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Best Metairie Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 5,104 students in Metairie, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Metairie, LA are Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, J.c. Ellis School and Rudolph Matas School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metairie, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Metairie have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 middle schools in Metairie, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Metairie, LA include Haynes Academy School For Advanced Studies, J.c. Ellis School and Rudolph Matas School.
How many public middle schools are located in Metairie?
8 public middle schools are located in Metairie.
What is the racial composition of students in Metairie?
Metairie public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Metairie are often viewed compared to one another?

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