For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 4,554 students in 70056, LA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70056, LA are Paul J. Solis Elementary School, George Cox Elementary School and Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 70056 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). Elementary schools in 70056, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70056, LA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul J. Solis Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2850 Mt. Laurel Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 392-7867
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #22.
George Cox Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2630 Belle Chasse Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 394-5890
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
950 Behrman Highway
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-8732
Grades: PK-8
| 714 students
Rank: #44.
Terrytown Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Forest Lawn Drive
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 376-8928
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 376-8928
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #55.
Livaudais Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lamar Avenue
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 393-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 896 students
Rank: #66.
Athlos Academy Of Jefferson Parish
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
979 Behrman Hwy
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Gretna, LA 70056
(504) 290-2510
Grades: K-8
| 1,125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 70056, LA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 70056, LA include Paul J. Solis Elementary School, George Cox Elementary School and Geraldine Boudreaux Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 70056?
6 public elementary schools are located in 70056.
What is the racial composition of students in 70056?
70056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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