For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,715 students in 70128, LA (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 70128, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70128, LA are Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, New Orleans Accelerated High School and Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70128 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70128, LA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70128, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11110 Lake Forest Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 826-7140
Gr: K-8 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
New Orleans Accelerated High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12000 Hayne Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 267-3882
Gr: 8-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Maid Marion Drive
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 503-0110
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Fannie C. Williams Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11755 Dwyer Road
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
New Orleans, LA 70128
(504) 373-6228
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70128, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70128, LA include Lake Forest Elementary Charter School, New Orleans Accelerated High School and Einstein Charter At Sherwood Forest.
How many public schools are located in 70128?
4 public schools are located in 70128.
What percentage of students in 70128 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 70128 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70128?
70128 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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