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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Bernard Parish Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,147 students in St. Bernard Parish, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 492 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in St.
Bernard Parish, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA are Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and N.p. Trist Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Bernard Parish, LA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in St. Bernard Parish have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in St. Bernard Parish (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph J. Davies Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 Mistrot Drive
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 267-7890
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
J.f. Gauthier School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 East La Highway 46
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 272-0700
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
N.p. Trist Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Pirates Cove
Meraux, LA 70075
(504) 872-9402
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Lacoste Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1625 Missouri Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-5747
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Chalmette High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 East Judge Perez Dr.
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Arabi Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7200 Alexander Avenue
Arabi, LA 70032
(504) 218-5058
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Andrew Jackson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 8th Street
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Chalmette Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
75 East Chalmette Circle
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 304-0370
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
St. Bernard Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Torres Drive
Saint Bernard, LA 70085
(504) 267-7878
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
Arlene Meraux Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4004 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 556-0900
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
W. Smith Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6701 St. Bernard Hwy.
Violet, LA 70092
(504) 302-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
C.f. Rowley Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
49 Madison Avenue
Chalmette, LA 70043
(504) 301-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in St. Bernard Parish, LA include Joseph J. Davies Elementary School, J.f. Gauthier School and N.p. Trist Middle School.
How many public schools are located in St. Bernard Parish?
12 public schools are located in St. Bernard Parish.
What percentage of students in St. Bernard Parish go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in St. Bernard Parish are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in St. Bernard Parish?
St. Bernard Parish public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
Which public schools in St. Bernard Parish are often viewed compared to one another?

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