For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,758 students in 70037, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA are Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70037 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70037, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70037, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Chasse Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
539 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 393-8940
Grades: 2-4
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Chasse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Fifth Street Nas Jrb
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 433-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 939 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Chasse Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13476 Highway 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 656-2315
Grades: 5-8
| 701 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 F. Edward Hebert Blvd.
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 595-6120
Grades: PK-1
| 512 students
70037, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Metropolitan Developmental Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
251 F. Edward Hebert Boulevard
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(504) 394-1200
Grades: K-12
| 8 students
Plaquemines Parish Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
115 Keating Dr
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
(985) 564-2100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70037, LA include Belle Chasse Elementary School, Belle Chasse Academy and Belle Chasse Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70037?
4 public elementary schools are located in 70037.
What is the racial composition of students in 70037?
70037 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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