For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 884 students in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Central City is Kipp Central City. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Louisiana public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp Central City
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2514 Third Street
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
New Orleans, LA 70113
(504) 373-6290
Gr: PK-8 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans, LA include Kipp Central City.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Central City, New Orleans public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public elementary schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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