2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in the New Orleans Area

#1 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area.

Benjamin Franklin High School

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Public School,

NEW ORLEANS, LA,

9-12,

474 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Junior says The people are unlike many schools I have previously attended. Generally, the student body is interested in inclusion and diversity. People are easy to talk to! It is clear teachers are passionate....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,008,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area.

Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies

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Jefferson Parish Schools, LA,

6-12,

339 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Haynes has been such an awesome experience for me. I didn’t receive a seat until my Junior year, but once a seat finally opened up and I was able to enroll I was able to make friends quickly. The....

Read 339 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 860,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 28 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area.

Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy

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Jefferson Parish Schools, LA,

6-12,

170 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy is adequately preparing me for the future. I feel like my school is making me successful because of the relationship I have established with my....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 818,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 26 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area.

The Willow School New Orleans

Public School,

NEW ORLEANS, LA,

K-12,

269 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says 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....

Read 269 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,917,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Belle Chasse Academy

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Public School,

BELLE CHASSE, LA,

PK, K-8,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says 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....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 859,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

New Sarpy Elementary School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 402,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Mimosa Park Elementary School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 564,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans Area.

J.B. Martin Middle School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 763,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans Area.

Harry M. Hurst Middle School

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St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

6-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Excellent school with an incredibly talented, hard-working faculty that services awesome students from an incredible community..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 724,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans Area.

Mandeville Junior High School

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

7-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 1.5 stars.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 536,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 401,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans Area.

L.P. Monteleone Junior High School

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

7-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Then teachers are amazing and truly care about each student. They collaborate and plan fun, engaging lessons..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 419,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Norco Elementary School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 515,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Magnolia Trace Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

2-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 381,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Belle Chasse Primary School

Plaquemines Parish Public Schools, LA,

2-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 546,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Honey Island Elementary School

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

2-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The teachers have been awesome and friendly. My children have enjoyed school. Office staff is very knowledgeable and friendly..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 527,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Woodlake Elementary School

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St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-3,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Senior says I thought it was a great foundation for my learning..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 548,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Pontchartrain Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-3,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says What an incredible school! Such a priviledge having my girls here. Best we have experienced in a life full of travelling!.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 704,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

R.J. Vial Elementary School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 202,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Middle Schools in New Orleans Area.

Albert Cammon Middle School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

6-8,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says 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.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 297,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Whispering Forest Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 522,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Mandeville Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-3,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 537,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Abita Springs Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

PK, K-3,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both of my daughters attended this school. The principal knows every child and most of the parents. The teachers are amazing, and the learning environment is second-to-none. I HIGHLY recommend this....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 647,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public High Schools in New Orleans Area.

Destrehan High School

St. Charles Parish Public Schools, LA,

9-12,

213 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Destrehan High is a nice school that puts its students on high expectations to be a successful and contributing members of society. The school itself is situated in a very active community where both....

Read 213 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,382,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in New Orleans Area.

Tchefuncte Middle School

Blue checkmark.

St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA,

4-6,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I'm not going to exaggerate at all on this review. This school isn't the best you'll ever find, but it's one of the better ones here in Louisiana. There are certainly some good teachers here (mainly....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 696,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,