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2019 Best School Districts in the New Orleans AreaAbout this List

The 2019 Best School Districts ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. St. Charles Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Luling, LA
    • 13
    1 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Senior: I have had the pleasure of going to school in St. Charles Parish since kindergarten. It is among the greatest school districts in the country. One of the best things about the school district is that they have many resources available that contribute to success. All of the schools have updated technology, books, and other resources. Additionally, the teachers and administrators are there to make sure the students are utilizing the resources.
    My only complaint is sometimes the school district does not listen to the student's opinions. It is important for the school district to understand the students opinions to make them more comfortable in the school setting.
    Read 13 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15 Total Schools
    • 9,494 Students
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  2. Orleans Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • New Orleans, LA
    • 18
    2 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Senior: I go to the New Orleans Center for the creative arts. I think that the only thing this school is lacking is a sense of a normal school community. It is a very special school with many great resources but we don't have many fun things to do involving after school activities. We only have 2 school dances per year and that is because of the teachers already having to work so many hours. School hours are from 8AM to 6:30pm everyday. The teachers also have to stay longer for rehearsals and things like that so they do not usually sign up to volunteer for things like dances and other student lead activities.
    Read 18 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 24 Total Schools
    • 14,795 Students
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  3. St. Tammany Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Covington, LA
    • 32
    3 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Alum: My experience in St. Tammany parish public schools was quite a journey. Every year was a knew and fun experience from freshman all the way to senior year. I think my public school Lake Shore high was one of the best high schools within the St.Tammany parish school districts. My most memorable year at my High school was my senior year PROJECT GRADUATION it was our class party for all the graduating seniors. Project graduation is thrown by the high school parents of the seniors. They party they through was absolute phenomenal! What im trying to get at is that im very lucky to have attended St.Tammany parish public schools and gone to Lake shore high because it was a school filled with involvement of parents and students making the school year a blast for me and my friends.
    Read 32 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 55 Total Schools
    • 38,069 Students
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  4. Sponsored

    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • McLean, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 8

    Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
    Read 8 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 375 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. St. James Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Lutcher, LA
    • 4
    4 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Junior: St. James Parish Schools are amazing! Most of the teachers are excellent, and strive to bring the best out of their students. SJPS offers a solid opportunity for students, and a high percentage of quality, dedicated staff. There is a massive amount of parent participation and school spirit. There are many different clubs and opportunities for students to express themselves and find their talents. I think the best part of St. James Parish schools is the athletics. There are a variety of students how have excelled not only academically, but athletically. The student athletes of SJPS are making a legacy. The only thing that I believe needs to be changed are some better food choices. I think students would be more open to eating lunch or breakfast, only if we had more food choices. Overall, St. James Parish Schools are absolutely amazing. Although there are a few changes that need to be done, I believe these schools are a success.
    Read 4 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 3,784 Students
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  6. Jefferson Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Harvey, LA
    • 45

    Works Here: My experience with Jefferson Parish schools has been great. I graduated from a Jefferson Parish Public School in 2010. Currently I am an employee of the Jefferson Parish Public School System where I have had the opportunity to share my experiences as a student and now as a Para Eductor. The teachers that I had in the past during my school years actually took pride in the passion for teaching their students and that’s where I gained my knowledge. However, somethings that can improve would be the curriculum they give now. Also the teachers pay because the teachers work so hard to teach this certain curriculum to the students to where it gives them a hard time. The teachers should be acknowledged more for their dedication and hard work they give to the students.
    Read 45 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 85 Total Schools
    • 48,389 Students
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  7. St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Reserve, LA
    • 10

    Senior: I love that even though they have many rumors about how “poor or bad” our school system is, we all stick up for our parish. I love that they try to have and do things to encourage us to do better in school, such as pep rallies, student dances, sock hops, and having our phones during lunch and in the morning before class starts . The only thing I would change if I could was better technology, such as getting tablets for all of the students so we wouldn’t have to wait until a computer lab is open to do our work.
    Read 10 Reviews

    • C
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 5,998 Students
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