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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
    • 16
    #1 Best School Districts in New Orleans Area

    Senior: School is safe, challenging, and full of options! There are a lot of things to be involved with including clubs like Robotics and they also have a fantastic additional satellite center to focus on various future fields. I am not into sports but they have good sports programs and lots of people are involved. The teachers are excellent. The food in the cafe is lacking but I am sure most people would say that about their school.
    Read 16 Reviews

    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 15 Total Schools
    • 9,319 Students
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  2. Orleans Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • New Orleans, LA
    • 24
    #2 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.
    Read 24 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 27 Total Schools
    • 15,336 Students
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  3. St. Tammany Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Covington, LA
    • 37
    #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 37 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 55 Total Schools
    • 38,270 Students
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  5. Plaquemines Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Belle Chasse, LA
    • 2

    Junior: Great schools and great teachers. The education is perfect and great for college preparation. I’ve always gone to school in this district and i wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. The only thing i would like to see changed is the way the schools handle situations like bullying and fighting. it’s a very sad thing to hear about in such a small parish. other than that the school is amazing
    Read 2 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 7 Total Schools
    • 4,059 Students
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  6. St. Bernard Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Chalmette, LA
    • 3

    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.
    Read 3 Reviews

    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 11 Total Schools
    • 7,535 Students
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  7. 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
    • 3,762 Students
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  10. Jefferson Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Harvey, LA
    • 47

    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 47 Reviews

    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 85 Total Schools
    • 48,668 Students
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  11. St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools

    • School District
    • Reserve, LA
    • 12

    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 12 Reviews

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