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2020 Best School Districts in the New Orleans AreaAbout this List

The 2020 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
    • 18 reviews
    #1 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Alum: I was raised by the St. Charles Parish Public School System of the East Bank and I’m proud of it! Equally educational, experimental, diverse, and resourceful, SCPPS offers so much with simple accessibility and a lot of encouragement.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15 Total Schools
    • 9,319 Students
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  2. Plaquemines Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Belle Chasse, LA
    • 3 reviews
    #2 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Alum: I liked that they treated everyone equally. They showed everyone respect. Plaquemines try to make everyone happy. They make sure students are treated with respect.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 4,059 Students
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  3. St. Tammany Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Covington, LA
    • 39 reviews
    #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.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 55 Total Schools
    • 38,270 Students
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  4. Orleans Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • New Orleans, LA
    • 24 reviews
    #4 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Senior: I have been a student in Orleans Parish schools my whole life and they have helped shape me to be a great student and person. Every school tries to have open communication and even lets the students go to the board meetings. A change I would like to see would be a different generation of teachers, rather than the young teachers. Nothing wrong with them and I understand their longing to teach but as students progress in school, we need tougher teachers that will push and motivate us and I've noticed that a lot with more seasoned teachers.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 27 Total Schools
    • 15,336 Students
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  5. St. Bernard Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Chalmette, LA
    • 3 reviews
    #5 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Senior: Saint Bernard Parish schools since Hurricane Katrina have been remodeled. We now have a 9th grade academy which is phenomenal. I play softball and our fields are the best around. We have an indoor facility which is the best around as well. For those who are not involved in sports, there are clubs of all sorts. We have an amphitheater which is state of the art. We have been recognized for our performances. Academics is also great. We are ranked 18th in the state. I only rated 4/5 given that we are now over crowded. We are nearly at capacity and need more room.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 7,535 Students
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  6. St. James Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Lutcher, LA
    • 4 reviews
    #6 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.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 8 Total Schools
    • 3,762 Students
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  9. Jefferson Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Harvey, LA
    • 56 reviews

    Senior: What I like about JPPS is that the schools I have attended have been like homes to me. THe culture is very close and small so it does not matter what school you go to, you will most likely know someone. The school you do attend, you grow close with everyone there and it is like a family. If it wasn't for the system, my education would not be where it is today. However, what I would like to chnage is the nevironemnt and certain schools. There are other schools in the parish that I believe need attention. Fights shouldn;t be breaking out everyday, people should feel safe when going to the schhol. Students should not be failing. Every student needs attention not just honors students. I also believe that the parish has schools with a and B grades, then should not be any school whos rating is dropping, They are capable of help bringing about change. Also, school meals should be bettered as well.
    Read 56 Reviews

    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 85 Total Schools
    • 48,668 Students
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  10. St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Reserve, LA
    • 14 reviews

    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.
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    • C-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 5,981 Students
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  11. Sponsored

    Annie Wright Schools

    • Private School
    • Tacoma, WA
    • PK, K-12
    • 81 reviews

    Parent: My children both graduated from AWS, and I am compelled to write this review because they are so wonderfully prepared for college. Thank you Annie Wright! The care and professionalism demonstrated by the teachers is amazing. My kids are not only academically prepared, they know how to advocate for themselves, and build relationships with their professors at college. They have started the boys school now I hear, and although I had some reservations initially, I do agree that this extraordinary IB education should be available to all kids in the South Sound. This school is making a difference in the lives of kids, families and helping the development of the region.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 574 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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