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Best 70122 Louisiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,790 students in 70122, LA (there are 2 private schools, serving 2,300 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 70122, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70122, LA are Benjamin Franklin High School, Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology and Arthur Ashe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70122 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70122, LA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best 70122, LA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Franklin High School
Charter School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2001 Leon C Simon Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 286-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Gr: PK-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #33.
Arthur Ashe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 Gardena Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 373-6267
Gr: K-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mcdonogh 35 Senior High School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4000 Cadillac St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7600
Gr: 9-13 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Audubon Charter Gentilly
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4720 Painters Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 309-9434
Gr: K-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Rooted School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 Press Drive
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 383-4654
Gr: 9-13 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
The Net 2 Charter High School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6601 Franklin Ave
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 267-9765
Gr: 8-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Kipp Believe
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3815 St. Bernard St.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 304-8857
Gr: PK-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
The Delores Taylor Arthur School For Young Men
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3774 Gentilly Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 252-2675
Gr: 8-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Gr: 3-12 | 117 students
Rank: #1111.
Pierre A. Capdau S.t.e.a.m School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 St. Roch Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 872-9257
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
John F. Kennedy High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6026 Paris Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 335-1935
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Edward Hynes Charter School - Uno
Charter School
1901 Leon C. Simon
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 359-7700
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 70122, LA?
How many public schools are located in 70122?
13 public schools are located in 70122.
What percentage of students in 70122 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 70122 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70122?
70122 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).

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