For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,212 students in 70126, LA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70126, LA are Kipp East, Kipp Morial and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 70126 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Louisiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 70126, LA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Louisiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 70126, LA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp East
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6519 Virgilian St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 301-2964
Gr: PK-8 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Morial
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7701 Grant St
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 592-8520
Gr: PK-8 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4617 Mirabeau
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0291
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 766-0291
Gr: K-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mildred Osborne Charter School
Charter School
6701 Curran Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 723-7535
New Orleans, LA 70126
(504) 723-7535
Gr: PK-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 70126, LA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 70126, LA include Kipp East, Kipp Morial and Edward Hynes Charter School - Parkview.
How many public middle schools are located in 70126?
4 public middle schools are located in 70126.
What is the racial composition of students in 70126?
70126 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public middle schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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