For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 188 students in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA.
The top-ranked public school in Holy Cross is New Harmony High Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Harmony High Institute
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3368 Esplanade
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 612-7869
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 612-7869
Gr: 9-13 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans, LA include New Harmony High Institute.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans?
the neighborhood of Holy Cross, New Orleans public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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