2023 Best Public Middle Schools in the New Orleans Area

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  335 reviews

Sophomore: I'm in my 5th year at Haynes and I love it! The teachers genuinely care and form real connections with their students. The work is hard, but it really does prepare us for college and exam season. Our school offers many AP and College-level courses, like engineering through LSU curriculum. Academic clubs, like mock trials and academic games, and STUCO are the only clubs that are really active by the second semester. If you are like me and don't like academic clubs, then there aren't many opportunities to bulk up your college resume. Our Campus is old and contains many safety hazards throughout Haynes is an amazing school with countless opportunities for scholarships and future connections in various fields.... Read 335 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 863

• Student-teacher ratio 29:1

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  158 reviews

Junior: As a student that attends Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology academy, I believe that this school and its staff put education at the forefront of everything they do. Since it is a science and technology school, there are ample resources that can propel its students to excellence when it comes to science and technology matters. When it comes to extracurricular activities, PFTSTA funds the clubs by having different fundraisers specifically made for certain clubs. Sports is definitely not a priority, although they just built a new gym for basketball games and volleyball games. Overall, it is a great school, and I would absolutely recommend any approaching middle schoolers to attend this middle/high school.... Read 158 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 822

• Student-teacher ratio 28:1

• New Orleans, LA•

• Public School•

• K-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  256 reviews

Alum: I really liked going here! I attended this school from second grade until I graduated high school, and I wouldn't change it for the world. I love the friends I made, and the school spirit. The only issues I would say are: the deans and administration are not on your side and want to punish people. Detentions are handed out left and right, dress code is beyond strict, and seniors do not get any privileges. Despite all of this, finding a good of people at this school will get you through the day, and you will love Willow. Also, the curriculum includes a lot of standardize testing throughout your childhood that will thoroughly prepare you to take AP tests and the SAT/ACT.... Read 256 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,883

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Belle Chasse, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: I must say that this school has a great formula for school-to-home connections. I really appreciated the inviting atmosphere that was created for my children as well as others to gain meaningful learning experiences. The teachers were all willing to accept and incorporate any feedback given by me that was beneficial to my child's learning. The office staff is AWESOME!! They are all kind and helpful! My children were very happy at BCA. I would recommend this school to anyone.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A

• Students 876

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Works Here: Excellent school with an incredibly talented, hard-working faculty that services awesome students from an incredible community.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 735

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• New Orleans, LA•

• Public School•

• K-8

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  18 reviews

Parent: I love the opportunity for my grandchildren to learn a different language. ISL is a top 10 language immersion school, kindergarten through 8th grade, average size classrooms with 2 teachers each. Along with the core subjects, Art, Circus Arts, Music, and PE are included. They have a good after care program. In the morning there is carpool dropoff, but no carpool pickup in the afternoons, so I would like that to change. Bus service can be provided depending on your location. There are several campuses that teach Spanish, French, and other languages, teachers are from various countries. It's an amazing school! Rated Gambit's Top School 2022. Seats fill up quick! So don't hesitate! Kindergarten students are not required to know the target language upon enrollment, 2d grade students must have knowledge of the target language to be accepted into ISL. Sibling preference is offered. Uniforms are required. Enroll through Oneapp to request a seat. Good luck!... Read 18 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,137

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

• grade A

• Students 854

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.87 out of 5  174 reviews

Junior: Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies is a very open school. It offers amazing teachers. It is a very small school, so everybody knows everybody. The teacher and staff do a good job of making everyone feel like family. The students are smart and very kind. Thomas Jefferson is a great school while giving you a good high school experience. I am glad to be a jaguar!... Read 174 reviews

• grade A

• Students 603

• Student-teacher ratio 27:1

• New Orleans, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-7

• grade A minus

• Students 778

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 542

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Overall, I think Albert Cammon Middle School should be ranked 1st place because of all the activities and helps that the school provides us like free tutoring and a lot of other things.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 338

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Then teachers are amazing and truly care about each student. They collaborate and plan fun, engaging lessons.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 396

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Plaquemines Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 773

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• New Orleans, LA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  8 reviews

Parent: Everything about our experience was wonderful. The teachers are exceptional. They genuinely care about their students’ education and over all well being. The administration and support staff was very helpful and quick to respond. The parent/teacher communication is easy via the app and weekly newsletter. We had very good experience with speech therapy. The outdoor facilities are nice-good play area and good resources for exercise and play for recess and PE. They did a fantastic job handling covid issues. I love the proximity to Walnut St. playground for after school. The building is beautiful and safe. The PTO is active and does a good job of organizing events to involve parents and show appreciation for the teachers. It is a very good community and my kids are off to a great start to a life in which they ENJOY learning. I had a kindy and a 1st grader this year. I can’t say enough good things about this school and the people who work here. I had nothing but positive interactions.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 813

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Orleans Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 4.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: My son says he loves the lunches there. School always has the best events! Definitely recommending to my friends!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 697

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.85 out of 5  34 reviews

Senior: Pretty good school but also very tedious. There are some teachers that gives an awful amount of schoolwork, but having good time management and actually doing your work will get you through. Freshman to Junior year were pretty chill, but reaching Senior year was when things started to get very tedious, especially when you had to focus on both personal and school life. Students were well-behaved but a lot of them, mainly freshmen, always get caught vaping in the bathroom. I advise that you do these activities at your own personal time because it’s incredibly annoying when the bathrooms are closed at certain times. The school definitely needs a lot of improvements like being a specific race to enter school because of “racial ratio” (don’t know why that’s a thing), how education supposed to work (take Finland for ex.), and making a better schedule (not that hard). To all the freshmen of Kenner Discovery, don’t mess with the teachers nor the seniors. Know your place.... Read 34 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,183

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Excellent school. I feel like my child is prepared for high school. So glad we moved to this district!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 634

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Orleans Parish Public Schools, LA•

• K-8

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  Rating 2.5 out of 5  8 reviews

Middle School Student: As a student of Lake Forest since kindergarten, I believe when I graduate (which is at the end of this year), Lake Forest will be a major point of why I made it and graduated. They helped me grow into the person I am today. They did great with my education, which includes me getting into Algebra in 8th grade. I love all my teachers and I will miss them. ❤️... Read 8 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 652

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 1 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Alum: I attended MJH from the time I was in 4th grade to 8th grade, 2009-2014. It was a wonderful school then. The teachers and staff really cared about us and there were always fun activities going on to motivate us to do our best.... Read 1 review

• grade A minus

• Students 606

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: My daughter enjoys the French class! All her teachers have been wonderful. The aftercare program is amazing as well.... Read 4 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 580

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

• grade B+

• Students 327

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• St. Bernard Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Alum: My experience at N.P. Trist Middle School was awesome. The faculty welcomed me when I came in my 7th grade year and I am student they seem to never forget when they see me outside of school. I loved every minute of being there with some of the best teachers to have. There I held over a 3.0 GPA and played in sports such as football, cross country, and basketball. The sport department had enough when I was there in terms of equipment and practice space but now their giving more to the future students of Trist. I love to come back and see the improvements they have made.... Read 2 reviews

• grade B+

• Students 832

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA•

• 4-8

• grade B+

• Students 549

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Jefferson Parish Public Schools, LA•

• PK, K-8

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  Rating 2.33 out of 5  6 reviews

• grade B

• Students 662

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1