For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 985 students in 70118, LA.
The top ranked public high school in 70118, LA is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 70118 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Louisiana public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in 70118, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 70118 have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Louisiana average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Louisiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 70118, LA Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Leonidas Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 620-5500
Grades: PK-12
| 985 students
70118, Louisiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
421 Burdett Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 862-5157
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Esperanza Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4407 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6272
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
James Weldon Johnson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Monroe St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 373-6212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1607 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 304-8857
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
2727 South Carrollton Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-8370
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
New Orleans Adolescent Hospital (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
P O Box 15839
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 897-4605
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
New Orleans Charter Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
3801 Monroe Street
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 486-0804
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 70118, LA?
The top ranked public high schools in 70118, LA include Lycee Francais De La Nouvelle-orleans.
How many public high schools are located in 70118?
1 public high schools are located in 70118.
What is the racial composition of students in 70118?
70118 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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