For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,175 students in Kenner, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenner, LA are Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, A.c. Alexander School and Chateau Estates School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kenner, LA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kenner have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kenner, LA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2504 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 233-4720
Gr: PK-12 | 2,303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
A.c. Alexander School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 West Esplanade Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 469-7326
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Chateau Estates School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4121 Medoc Drive
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 464-5662
Gr: PK-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
John James Audubon School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West Loyola Drive
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 466-0525
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
G.t. Woods School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1037 31st Street
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 466-6252
Gr: PK-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Tom Benson School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3315 Maine Avenue
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 443-1361
Gr: PK-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Kenner, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Martyn Academy For Career Preparation (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
2801 Bruin Dr
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Kenner, LA 70065
(504) 831-0316
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
606 Clay Street
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-9111
Kenner, LA 70062
(504) 464-9111
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kenner, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kenner, LA include Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy, A.c. Alexander School and Chateau Estates School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kenner?
6 public middle schools are located in Kenner.
What is the racial composition of students in Kenner?
Kenner public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kenner are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kenner include: John James Audubon School vs. A.c. Alexander School, G.t. Woods School vs. A.c. Alexander School, A.c. Alexander School vs. John James Audubon School
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