#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area
Pontchartrain Elementary School
Parent: Amazing administration, kind and creative teachers, high parent involvement, well-maintained building and campus -- overall it's a very positive environment. I agree that they do not have a very diverse student body population but still more so than surrounding private schools. As with many schools in Louisiana and the south in general, it is heavy on rules (more of an "authoritarian" model) that make little sense other than making sure that everyone complies. My daughter, who came from a Montessori environment, was shocked at the need to blow whistles and holler at kids when they are out of order at lunch and on the playground. Same with the use of behavior charts. It's degrading and much can be achieved without resorting to such tactics.... Read 2 reviews
#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,
PK, K-3,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Amazing administration, kind and creative teachers, high parent involvement, well-maintained building and campus -- overall it's a very positive environment. I agree that they do not have a very....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 785,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,