For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,559 students in 70471, LA (there are 4 private schools, serving 937 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 70471, LA are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in 70471, LA are Pontchartrain Elementary School, Tchefuncte Middle School and Mandeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 70471 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in 70471, LA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Louisiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Best 70471, LA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontchartrain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-3748
Gr: PK-3 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Tchefuncte Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 West Causeway Approach
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-7118
Gr: 4-6 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Mandeville High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
#1 Skipper Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 626-5225
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Fontainebleau High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Bulldog Drive
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 892-7112
Gr: 9-12 | 1,451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Fontainebleau Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Hurricane Alley
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 875-7501
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 875-7501
Gr: 7-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 70471, LA?
The top-ranked public schools in 70471, LA include Pontchartrain Elementary School, Tchefuncte Middle School and Mandeville High School.
How many public schools are located in 70471?
5 public schools are located in 70471.
What percentage of students in 70471 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 70471 are educated in public schools (compared to the LA state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in 70471?
70471 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Louisiana public schools average of 59% (majority Black).
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